Dog paddle

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A dog swimming
A dog swimming

The dog paddle or doggy paddle is a simple swimming stroke. It is characterized by the swimmer lying on their chest and moving their hands and legs alternately in a manner reminiscent of how dogs and other animals swim. It is often the first swim stroke used by young children when they are learning to swim.

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  • A Boy's Own Book of Outdoor Sports, early 1900s.

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