What this swimming skill is
Swimming one length is great. Swimming several without the stroke falling apart is a different challenge. As swimmers tire, the head lifts, the legs sink and the arms get short and rushed. This skill is about keeping a good stroke and a steady, comfortable pace as the distance grows.
It comes after your child can swim a full length of front crawl with a steady kick and breath. From here, many swimmers go on to turns at the wall, building stamina, or joining a swim team.
See it in action
Freestyle Swimming: How to Correct a Short Finish
For confident swimmers: finishing each arm stroke fully, which makes front crawl easier to keep going.
From the AquaMobile YouTube channel
Why it matters
Swimming further, comfortably.
A smooth stroke is what lets your child swim longer without running out of energy.
Something to enjoy for life.
For teens and adults, front crawl over longer swims is one of the most popular ways to stay active in the water.
Ready for the next challenge.
Swim teams, school events and longer swims all build on this.
A real sense of achievement.
