During the pull, the hands are closest together when under the . 5. The chin is in order to breathe. The recovery is led forward by the of the hand. The depth of the kick is important in maintaining amplitude of the body roll. The arm recovery is completed with the hands entering flat on the water at shoulder width.
Butterfly is the hardest stroke to swim.
Teaching the stroke should follow the progression below. Pushed Forward but near water 6. Little Finger 7. Hands in - Butt Up 8. False 10 False 11.