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B · Beginner · 6 rules · Step 1 of 4The stroke
- What are the butterfly races, and what are the rules?Butterfly is swum on the breast over 50 m, 100 m and 200 m.
- What makes a butterfly stroke legal?In butterfly both arms must be brought forward over the water at the same time and pulled back under the water at the same time.
- How does a swimming race start?The referee calls the swimmers up with short whistles and sends them onto the platforms with a long one.
- What happens when a swimmer goes before the signal?A swimmer who starts before the signal may be disqualified, and there is no second chance.
- How must a butterfly swimmer touch the wall?At every turn and at the finish, the touch must be made with both hands at the same time.