When satisfactory progress has been made with the kicking, hands outstretched, the arm stroke: is worked into the movements. Breathing is of the utmost importance—inhale through the mouth and with the face in the water exhale through mouth and nose. The arms are alternately brought forward out of the water, the hands enter the water in front of the head and are drawn straight through, the recovery is made from a point about the hips, and the relaxed arm is taken forward again.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 29, 4 February 1939, Page 1 (Supplement)
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83When satisfactory progress has been made with the kicking, hands outstretched, the arm stroke: is worked into the movements. Breathing is of the utmost importance—inhale through the mouth and with the face in the water exhale through mouth and nose. The arms are alternately brought forward out of the water, the hands enter the water in front of the head and are drawn straight through, the recovery is made from a point about the hips, and the relaxed arm is taken forward again. Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 29, 4 February 1939, Page 1 (Supplement)
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