Back Glide - P02

By Jennifer Mcphail
Part of 20-34 months - Lesson 05

About this activity

Author: Jennifer Mcphail
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Phase: Reviewed Skills

Lined up across pool Child push off wall and glides/kicks on back Parent supports

Emphasize to parents that push-off should start with feet in water and should be gentle.

Progression

Parent support Child push off wall and glide on back

Back hold progressions: 1. cheek to cheek 2. parent hold under both arms, child's head at parent's chest 3. parents' hands under neck or back of head and lower back 4. parent's hand under neck or back of head, release support of lower back 5. parent's hand under neck or back of head, release support of lower back, then release completely


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