Dog paddle
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The dog paddle is a simple swimming stroke. It is characterized by the swimmer lying on their chest and moving their hands and legs alternately in a manner reminiscent of how dogs and other animals swim. It is often the first swim stroke done by young children when they are learning to swim.
Another use in this stroke is that it allows a change in limb movement. If a swimmer has to traverse any considerable distance, he may find that a few occasional minutes employed in swimming like a dog will be very useful in relieving the strain on the muscles of both legs and arms.
References
- A Boy's Own Book of Outdoor Sports, early 1900s.