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Morpeth Alnwick Ashington Berwick-upon-Tweed Corbridge Cramlington
Haltwhistle Hexham Prudhoe Riding Mill Seahouses Stocksfield
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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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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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
"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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