To swim on your side, keep your legs straight and relaxed, side by side, in order to maximize the efficiency of your glide, with your head facing in the direction of your leading arm as seen in this video.
Key Aspects of Sidestroke Technique:
- Body Position: Maintain a streamlined body position by lying on your side, keeping your body relatively flat in the water.
- Leg Action: Keep your legs together, straight and relaxed to maximize glide.
- Head Position: Your head should face in the direction of your leading arm.
Detailed breakdown of body positioning:
| Body Part | Positioning |
|---|---|
| Legs | Straight, relaxed, side-by-side |
| Head | Facing in the direction of the lead arm |
| Body | Relatively flat in the water |
