Sidestroke. The sidestroke is a swimming stroke, so named because the swimmer lies on one's side with asymmetric arm and leg motion and it is helpful as a lifesaving technique and is often used for long-distance swimming. The sidestroke allows the swimmer increased endurance because instead of working both arms and legs simultaneously in ...

Sidestroke, Sidestroke Drills. The sidestroke is an old swimming stroke that, as its name suggests, is swum in a sideways position. Although this stroke is not used much nowadays, its swimming technique is still interesting, and it is also fun to swim this stroke. Sidestroke is an old swim stroke worth rediscovering.