Which sequence describes the frog kick steps in breaststroke?

• A. In, Out, Up, Around
• B. Out, Up, Around, Together
• C. Together, Up, Out, Around
• D. Up, Out, Around, Together

Answer: (D)

Understanding the frog kick sequence in breaststroke: you initiate the kick by lifting the heels toward the buttocks (Up). Next you push the feet outward to spread the legs (Out). Then you sweep the feet around in a circular path to drive the water backward (Around). Finally you bring the feet together and extend them straight back to finish the propulsion (Together). This order mirrors the actual propulsion cycle: lift, spread, sweep, close. Other sequences would start with different motions that don’t align with the biomechanics of the frog kick.