rd from the hip. Movement III.--Snap the
straightened out legs together. _Combine the Arm Movements with the Leg
Movements._ Movement I.--Draw the right arm close to the chest, palm
out; bend both legs back, from the knees down. Movement II.--Extend the
right arm forward and spread the legs wide apart. Movement III.--Sweep
the right arm down to right side and snap the legs together, then rest
while your body is being propelled through the water. Hold the head so
the mouth is above the surface, and breathe as on the right side.

THE TRUDGEON STROKE

[Illustration: FIGURE 20]

This was one of the racing strokes before the advent of the Crawl, and
was considered by some swimmers the fastest stroke. It is quite tiring
and should only be used for short distances. A great many swimmers
modify this stroke to suit themselves, but there is only one scientific
way. The arms are held perfectly stiff, and lifted well above the water
on every stroke. First practise with the arms alone. Lie on right side
with the right arm extended forward at full length, left arm perfectly
rigid at left side. Draw the right arm sharply down through the water
to the right side, turning the body at the same time, lifting the left
arm out of the water and extending it straight in front.

The legs should be drawn up, heels together, knees spread as the right
arm starts to come forward (Fig. 20). Then spread the legs apart as the
right arm is extended forward. Snap the legs together as the right arm
is swept below the surface to the right thigh. These three leg movements
must be done very quickly. The head rests on the water, the mouth just
above the surface for breathing.

[Illustration: FIGURE 21]

When the left arm is brought forward and later down to the side, the
legs remain motionless (Fig. 21). For racing purposes, the arms may be
bent at the elbows.

THE SINGLE OVER-ARM STROKES

Pupils after mastering the side and trudgeon strokes take to this stroke
very quickly, because in reality it is a combination of both.

_Right Single Over-Arm Stroke. Arm Strokes._ Movement I.--Lie on the
right side, right arm drawn in toward the body, hand pointing forward,
left arm resting at the left side of body, palm out. Movement II.--Lift
the left arm out of the water and extend forward, but at arm's length,
away from the head, the right arm motionless. Movement III.--Sweep the
left arm sharply down to the side and extend the right arm straight
ahead