History
| “ | Until within the last few years, it was generally assumed that breast or belly swimming was the swiftest process, but this opinion has proved fallacious. The sidestroke is now universally acknowledged as the superior method and young swimmers do well to practice it accordingly. | ” |
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—H. Kenworthy |
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Sidestroke evolved in ancient times from swimmers who discovered that it was painful to swim breaststroke with the head above the water. The head naturally turned onto its side, which led to the shoulder dropping. the scissor kick became natural in this situation.
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