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Stroke Technique: Front & Back Crawl

  • Ages: 18 years +
  • Ratio 6 participants-to-1 instructor
  • Member Price: 8-day Swim Lessons $45, 5-day Swim Lessons $40
  • Non-Member Price: 8-day Swim Lessons $114, 5-day Swim Lessons $100

This class helps swimmers build fluid front and back crawls.

Prerequisites: Complete Stroke Development or ability to perform these skills

  • Front crawl 50 yards without stopping
  • Back crawl 50 yards without stopping

A Typical Class

Swimmers will concentrate on developing the steps that build a fluid crawl stroke. Class participants will build endurance and learn/practice specific techniques and drills resulting in better balance, improved kicking, proper breathing and better timing.

Class Length: 40 minutes

Outcomes/Benefits

  • Increased swim stroke performance
  • Increased endurance
  • Readiness for next swim instruction level: Fitness Swimming

Tips & Preparation

  • Arrive early; allow at least 10 minutes prior to class start times to change into swimming attire and to stow away items in the locker room.
  • Use the restroom and shower with soap before entering the pool.

Attire and What to Bring

  • Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.
  • Clothes, street shoes and other personal items can be stored in the locker rooms; bring your own lock and leave your valuables at home.
  • Family appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required.
  • Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area; No street shoes permitted.
  • Towel, goggles (if desired) - Masks and snorkels are not allowed.

summer classes start 6/7

View Front and Back Crawl Schedules & Register


The Y swim Lessons are excellent! Will continue and have referred many. Thank you!
Y Parent