Definitions
- Describing a swimming style where the swimmer can use any stroke they prefer. - Referring to a competitive swimming event where swimmers can choose any stroke except for backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly. - Talking about a casual or recreational swimming activity where the swimmer can use any stroke they like.
- Describing a swimming style where the swimmer alternates their arms and kicks their legs in a flutter kick motion. - Referring to a competitive swimming event where swimmers use this specific stroke. - Talking about a casual or recreational swimming activity where the swimmer uses this specific stroke.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are swimming strokes.
- 2Both involve using the arms and legs to move through the water.
- 3Both can be used in competitive swimming events.
- 4Both can be used for casual or recreational swimming activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Technique: Freestyle allows the swimmer to use any stroke they prefer, while crawl specifically refers to the flutter kick and alternating arm stroke.
- 2Competitive rules: In competitive swimming, freestyle allows any stroke except for backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly, while crawl is a specific stroke that can be used in freestyle events.
- 3Speed: Freestyle is often considered the fastest stroke, while crawl is known for its efficiency and endurance.
- 4Difficulty: Crawl can be more difficult to master due to its specific technique, while freestyle allows for more flexibility and experimentation.
- 5History: Freestyle has been used as a term for any stroke since the early 20th century, while crawl specifically refers to the stroke developed in the late 19th century.
Remember this!
Freestyle and crawl are both swimming strokes that involve using the arms and legs to move through the water. However, the difference between freestyle and crawl is their technique, competitive rules, speed, difficulty, and history. Freestyle allows the swimmer to use any stroke they prefer, while crawl specifically refers to the flutter kick and alternating arm stroke. Freestyle is often considered the fastest stroke, while crawl is known for its efficiency and endurance.
