Harness hold Parent and child at edge of pool facing forward Child propels towards rope submerging independently on cue '1 2 3' Child holds rope unsupported Child turns on rope and returns to parent Parent supports child when needed
Ask child how far parent needs to stand back Give them choice about what is happening Submerging needs to be on cue each time
Child submerges and propels towards rope. Child grasps rope, turns and propels to parent
Needs to be able to release grip on command
Needs to be able to submerge and propel under water