Child standing poolside Toes over edge Arms in streamline On cue child guides self with hands first into and under water kicking through hoops (held by Teacher) to surface Child maintains streamline and kicks to target distance
Dive sequence emphasis on streamline
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
Freestyle to target distance counting strokes Repeat distance attempting to reduce stroke count
Stroke length and control
Child floating on front Eyes looking down Arms outstretched to "v" Catch Pull hands under elbows Thumbs push past thighs to exit Stand NO breathing
Power phase of the stroke underwater
Child floating on front Eyes looking down Arms outstretched to "v" Catch Simultaneously push chin forward to breathe as hands pull under elbows Thumbs pass thighs to exit Flick hands at exit Repeat to target distance
Power phase of stroke on exit
Child floating on front Eyes looking down Arms outstretched to "v" 4x kick action Catch Simultaneously push chin forward to breathe as hands pull under elbows Thumbs push past thighs to exit Stand Repeat to target distance
Timing of breath, stroke and kick
3x right arm 3x left arm 4x double arm 6x backstroke to target distance
Building distance & stroke timing
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder
Child climbs up ladder independently