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We know that making the decision to book swimming lessons is very difficult for some. For that reason we always make sure you have ample opportunity to talk with us first.

We are so confident that even the most fearful will enjoy Learning to Swim With Us with us that we promise that if you find you don't want to continue after your first private swimming lesson, then all it will cost you is your time and travelling.

We know that first step towards booking swimming lessons is all important. For that reason we always make sure you have ample opportunity to talk with us first.

Please note that this website is Gay's at Swim With Us. Irene and Steve each have their own websites and we work as individuals. I will be quite happy to help you find the right place for your lessons. Irene has a lovely private pool for your individual use. Steve teaches in public pools and can also offer private swimming lessons. He was also trained as a Total Immersion Coach. Whoever you choose for your residential swimming lessons, you can be assured of a first class service for your one-to-one lessons, with your instructor in the water with you.

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Entering the Water

Teaching the non-swimmer to enter the water safely is an important starting point. This can be achieved through a variety of methods and must be appropriate to the needs of the individual.

STEPPING DOWN THE LADDER

Teaching Points

• face the steps

• hold with both hands

• one step at a time

Considerations

• useful for the nervous

• time consuming if done with large numbers

SITTING ENTRY

Teaching Points

• both hands to one side

• turn to face the wall

• lower the body carefully

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Breaststroke

Breaststroke is the oldest and slowest of the four competitive strokes. It is the slowest because it is the least streamlined. There are several styles which can be developed as the skill level increases.

Breaststroke is a popular recreational stroke because:-

(i) Breathing is easy

(ii) Swimmers can see where they are going

(iii) A rest may be taken in the glide position

Body Position

Key Points

• the body should be as horizontal as stroke movements allow. This means that there is a greater slope down to the seat than in other strokes in order to keep the leg action in the water

• good floaters find it easy to achieve a stable, almost horizontal position. Poor floaters usually need to lift and lower the head every stroke cycle

• ASA Law states that the shoulders must be horizontal. This helps to avoid uneven leg actions

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Floating

Mushroom (Jelly Fish) Float

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"What goes up must come down", is true and applicable to learners who jump up to try and float. If the skill starts from a standing position, the shoulders should be lowered and the feet gently lifted from the pool floor.

There are a few who, because of their physical make up, are unable to remain afloat even with their lungs full of air. Such non-floaters may need to move their arms and legs a little to achieve flotation.

The mushroom float is easy because balance is achieved automatically. Some of the upper back should be above the surface, hence the name of the skill. It is a useful test for flotation.

• shoulders down

• take a breath

• lift the feet

• knees tucked

• head down towards the knees

• arms wrapped around the knees or shins

Pupils can count to time themselves. Ten seconds is adequate. Pupils should be discouraged from holding their breath for longer periods.

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