FLY DQS
Is it a DQ to breath every stroke for butterfly?
No. Try to breath as little as possible.
What two kicks am I allowed to do in a backstroke race?
You are allowed dolphin underwater and flutter above the water.
True or false: I do not need to breath every time during breaststroke as long as I go fast.
False. You need to breath every stroke
Can I do an open turn in a freestyle race and not get DQed.
Yes, but you should do a flip turn.
If I do breakouts above the water, is this a DQ?
Yes. Bonus question, what should I do if I kick off the wall and I am above the water?
Question for everyone: Is it a DQ to do another kick besides dolphin kicks for butterfly?
Yes it is a DQ to do any other kick than dolphin kicks.
True or false: When I finish a backstroke race I can touch the wall on my stomach.
No you must finish the race on your back.
Can I pull and kick at the same time?
No. Bonus points to first person who can tell me the breaststroke order.
Question for everyone:Can I swim butterfly in the freestyle event?
Yes, you can but you must swim butterfly the entire time.
Is it okay to pull on the lane line to make me go zoom if I win the race?
No, that is a DQ.
Is a double pull a DQ for butterfly?
It is not a DQ. Both arms should be moving at the same time.
Question for everyone: Who can tell me their stroke count?
Check to see if it's right
How low is too low for my breastroke pull to become illegal?
Below the waist is where it becomes illegal. Bonus points to first person who can tell me where our pull should be going to.
What breakouts are acceptable for freestyle?
dolphin kicks.
What strokes do I need a two hand touch for?
Breastroke and Butterfly.
Do I need to do one kick for every one pull for butterfly to not DQ?
No. One pull for one kick is for breastroke. Bonus points to who can tell me the correct order for butterfly.
When starting the backstroke race, how many hands and feet should be on the wall?
Two hands, two feet
Question for everyone: What must toes do in order to not DQ?
Point to the side. Bonus points for who can tell me when they need to point to the side. Hint: describe it using up, out, around, together.
Is it a DQ to breath without doing a side breath?
No, but do a side breath.
Question for everyone: How far can I do my breakouts?
around 16 and a half yards
Do my arms need to recover out of the water to not DQ?
Yes, arms should come out of the water to not DQ.
If I am swimming backstroke about to do my flip turn and I flip to my stomach, do my one freestyle pull and continue flutter kicking until I get to the wall to do my flip turn, is this a DQ?
Yes. You are allowed one freestyle pull, but after that pull you must flip and can not do anymore flutter kicks.
When can I pull my hands down to my waist for breastroke?
During breakouts. Bonus points for anyone who can tell when we do breakouts and what is included in breastroke breakouts. Second bonus question, what other strokes do we do pullouts for?
Will I be DQed for a two hand touch in the freestyle event?
No, you can touch with as many hands as you want, but one is faster.
Is it a DQ to touch the bottom of the pool?
No, you are only DQed if you push off the floor.