Hold a streamlined position underwater with a continuous dolphin leg action to maintain speed up to a maximum of fifteen metres within the laws of swimming. Ensure the leg kick drives the body up to the water surface; Maintain speed as the head breaks through the surface and resume full stroke. A slightly deeper dive is required for butterfly. If you dive too flat speed through the water and effort from the poolside or starting block will be lost. Never dive into shallow waters.
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