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This is how to do the Side Stroke in the pool.

Arm Movements.

1. Your leading arm is extended forward with the palm facing downwards.
2. Your trailing arm rests on your side.
3. You sweep your leading arm backward with a half circle movement. 
4. You move your other arm forward until the two arms meet.
5. You move your bottom arm back to its extended position with the palm facing down.
6. You sweep your other arm backwards until it is in its original position.
7. After that you glide for a bit before repeating the cycle. 

Leg Movements.

1. Extend your legs and point your toes.
2. Move your top leg forward until your hip and knee joints are just less than 45°
3. Your bottom leg moves in the opposite direction, it bends a bit backward at the hip, but a lot at the knee.
4. You extend your bottom leg and kick your top leg back to its original position.
5. You then repeat the cycle.