In the sidestroke, the legs perform a repeated scissor kick. The top leg reaches forward in this kick while the bottom leg reaches back with the knees slightly bent. Then both legs come together pushing your body forward in the water. When swimming the side stroke start off by bending your lower arm at the elbow and pushing it back against the water. Next make an in sweep with your hand until it comes in front of your chest Simultaneously bend your upper arm and slide it forward until your hand is above that of your other hand. . Hope you try side stroke out!