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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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Back Crawl

Some learners prefer Back Crawl because the face is clear of the water and breathing is easy.

Back Crawl, with its continuous, alternating actions, is the most efficient backstroke and invariably used in backstroke competition.

There are obvious similarities between Front Crawl and Back Crawl. These associations are useful when pupils are reminded of a skill or a part of a skill which is familiar to them.

Body Position

Key Points

• supine, horizontal and streamlined

• the head is pillowed in the water, ears just submerged

• the head is kept still, eyes look upwards or slightly towards the feet

• the chin may be tucked down slightly to help to keep the legs in the water

• the hips must be close to the surface

• the shoulders lean or roll into the stroke

• there is a slight slope down from head to hips to keep the legs in the water

• the legs tend to sway towards the pulling arm. This is kept to a minimum by an efficient leg action

Leg Action

The leg action helps to maintain the horizontal body position and balances the arm action. This minimises the tendency for the legs to sway from side to side. It may contribute some propulsion,

Key Points

• the continuous up and down alternating action is initiated at the hips

• the legs work close together, big toes nearly brushing past each other

• the legs are almost straight with the knees staying below the surface

• the ankles are relaxed to allow the toes to point - (plantar flexed) and to in-toe naturally

• the feet kick to the surface at the end of the upbeat without splashing

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Floating

Mushroom (Jelly Fish) Float

swimming lessons - floating

"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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