The front crawl must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards. Head rolls before breathing to the side and shoulder. Ensure one arm maintains extension to the front and near to the surface of the water whilst the breath is taken. Breathing may take place unilaterally or bilaterally for
six rhythmical breaths.
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Stage 6 Outcome 6
The breaststroke must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards.
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Stage 6 Outcome 7
The butterfly must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards. A breath is taken as the hands are in the propulsive phase; the chin lifts forward whilst remaining close to the water surface. Once a breath is taken, the face returns to a downward position in the water before the hands enter t...
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Stage 6 Outcome 8
The backstroke must be performed to Swim England Expected Standards. Breathing to follow a regular pattern. Learners should aim towards breathing in as one arm recovers, and breathing out as the other arm recovers.
