History / Introduction
Swimming is considered as an ancient game. Men must have learnt swimming from animals. Swimming is not only a game but it is a life saver and a major technique in battle field. The first book on swimming was written by Prof. Nicolous of Germany in 1538. The first swimming club was established in 1860. Serpentene club has the honour of being the oldest club. When the Olympic games were restarted in 1896, the men's swimming was included in it. In 1912, the first woman's competition were included in Olympic games. India took part for the first time in swimming competition in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. Swimming Association of India was formed in 1940. Swimming was included in the Asian games in 1951 which were held in New Delhi.
Tips to Remember :
1. Length of Swimming pool is 50 metre.
2. Width of the swimming pool is 21 metre to 25 metre.
3. Depth of the swimming pool is more than 1.80 metre.
4. Number of lanes in swimming pool is 8 (For Olympics there are 10 lanes, but normally 8 lanes are used).
5. Water level of the swimming pool is always constant.
6. Temperature of water is 24 degree Celsius.
7. Clothing like non transparent costume, cap with ear protector and goggles.
8. Width of Lane of the swimming pool is 2.5 metre.
9. Platform surface area of Swimming pool is 0.5 × 0.5 metre.
10. Height of the platform from water is 0.5 to 0.75 metre.
11. Starting platform slope of Swimming pool is not more than 10 degree.
12. Officials, there are one referee, four judges of stroke, two starters, three inspector of turn, two recorder, two clerk of course, one false start rope personnel,one Announcer, six time keepers, one chief finish judge and finish judge.
Latest Rules of Swimming :-
The main rules of Swimming are :-
1. A swimmer who obstructs the way of other players can be expelled.
2. If a player lags behind because of interruption by the other player, the referee can allow him to participate again.
3. In all the events the swimmer has to touch last corner of the pool while turning. Diving at the bottom of the pool is not allowed.
4. No swimmer can wear such dress or thing which can help him in swimming fast.
5. Swimmer has to start and finish the race in same Lane.
The events of free style, breast stroke, butterfly and medley are organised in the competition. As in Athletics, the player who touches the finishing line first is declared as the winner. Judges conduct the competition. It is a world level sport these days.
Fundamental Skills Of Swimming :
Free Style :
This method is used for swimming fast and is the most popular method. In this method one hand remains above the water and the other help in propelling the body further with alternating (up and down) flutter kick.
In free style swimming the swimmer does not have to touch the wall of Swimming pool with the hand while turning or finishing. He can touch the wall with any part of his body.
Back Stroke :
In this method, the swimming is done on the back. In this method the mouth remains out of the water and it is easy to respirate. This method comprises alternate movement's of the arms with a flutter kick while lying on the back.
Breast Stroke :
It is a very comfortable stroke. Breast stroke involves simultaneous movements of the arms on a uniform horizontal plane. The hands are pressed out in front of the breast in a heart shaped pattern and retrieved under or on the surface of the water. The kick is simultaneously performed in a circular motion just like the action of a frog. In this way arms and legs both push the body forward.
Butterfly Stroke :
This is a very difficult stroke. In this stroke both the arms push the body forward and the legs move up and down alternatively.
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