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Regaining the standing position

It is essential that non-swimmers being introduced to the water, are taught how to regain the standing position very early in their swimming development. This will help to develop confidence and is also an important safety skill. Initially this should be introduced using buoyancy aids or floats.

From the prone position

Practice

• push and glide to the wall (with float)

Teaching Points

• lift head

• tuck up knees

• allow the feet to go to the bottom

• stand up

Practice

• push and glide to the wall (without a float)

Teaching Points

• pull downwards and backwards with both arms

• both feet down together

Practice

• push and glide away from the wall (without float)

Teaching Points

• relax - do not hurry

• allow the legs to move towards the bottom of the pool

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Front Crawl

Front Crawl is the fastest of the four competitive strokes. The body position is almost flat and the constant propulsion from the alternating arm and leg actions make it a very efficient stroke.

Body Position

Key Points

• flat with a slight slope down to the hips. The head is neither buried nor lifted. The waterline is between the eyebrows and natural hairline

• eyes look forwards and downwards

• the slight slope down to the hips keeps the kick in the water

• shoulders roll into the stroke to utilise the strong chest muscles and to generate a strong propulsive force

• slight head adjustments change the position of the legs. If the head is lifted the legs will drop and vice-versa, like a see-saw

• the legs work almost within body depth. This creates the least resistance to forward motion

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Floating

Alphabet Floats

swimming lessons - floatingThe objective is to float in the shape of whatever letter is called out by the teacher. Some letters can be formed by individual pupils, others are more easily produced by pairs and sometimes threes. Group work can enable words to be spelt.

Although clearly good fun for younger pupils, tutors often find that adults enjoy practicing this in their lessons as a means of relaxing.

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