The Torpedo
This is a rather difficult performance. It requires a great deal of practise. The movements are almost identical with those in the “propeller,” the main difference being that in this trick the head is kept under water.
To begin, the performer should lie flat in the water on his back, with his arms stretched out beyond his head. The palms should be turned upward. Then the legs should be raised from the hips, and kept rigid. This will cause the body to become submerged, all but the ankles and feet. One then must work the hands the same as in “propeller,” but at the end of each stroke make a slight upward pressure with the palms, so that the body may retain its position below the water.
The movement of the hands will cause the body to move forward, feet first. The swimmer should at all times keep his eyes open in order to guide himself in a straight line.