Child standing poolside Toes over edge Arms in streamline Teacher guides arms (hands first) and nape of head into and under water on cue Child maintains streamline and kicks to target distance
Understanding sequence of dive
Free standing Lined up across pool Arms in streamline Independent on front to wall (or target distance)
Introduction to streamline with propulsion on front
Single arm 3x right 3x left Non stroking arm maintained outstretched in wide position Breathing action Finger tip entry
Head position, breath timing, exit
Single arm 3x right 3x left Single arm 2x right 2x left Single arm 1x right1x left Non stroking arm in streamline position Breathing action
Body position, stroke control, breath timing
Bilateral breathing to target distance Non stroking arm maintained outstretched at body width Sequence: breathe, stroke, stroke & blow, stroke & breathe
Introduction to bilateral breathing
Child floating on front Eyes looking down Arms at side 4x butterfly kick action Roll to 90° on right side 4x butterfly kick action Roll to back 4x butterfly kick action Roll to 90° on left side 4x butterfly kick action Repeat to target distance
Continuous kick action
Backstroke to target distance arms with windmill action Breathe in and out Small fast kicks
Timing of arms, rotation, body position
Child lays on front on pool-deck Arms extended in front Legs extended on ground Bend knees Heels to buttocks Top of foot parallel to ground "V' with feet Circle outwards with feet Feet back to ground with toes pointed Feet touching
Leg action on pool deck
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder
Child climbs up ladder independently