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The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.
B · Beginner · 6 rules · Step 1 of 4The stroke
- What are the freestyle races, and what are the rules?In a freestyle race a swimmer may use any style, and almost everyone swims front crawl.
- Does a freestyle swimmer have to swim front crawl?No.
- 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.
- What must a freestyle swimmer do at the wall?At the end of every length and at the finish, some part of the freestyle swimmer's body must touch the wall.