A swimmer, an underwater camera, and carefully devised teaching demonstrations introduce the new swimming technique known as the dolphin or fishtail kick. Analysing the body movements used in this technique, the film stresses the importance of practice for mastery of this efficient, speedy kick. From this kick, the Butterfly Stroke was developed.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002975
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Aquatic sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Butterfly stroke
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)