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Every skill our certified instructors teach, explained in plain words: what it looks like, how we teach it, and the milestones along the way.
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Every skill our certified instructors teach, explained in plain words: what it looks like, how we teach it, and the milestones along the way.
Breaststroke is the calm stroke with a breath on every stroke, loved by children and adults alike. Your child, or you, will learn it step by step, from the first arm movements to comfortable longer swims.
Your child learns the arm part of breaststroke, the stroke where the head comes up for a breath every time. A small, neat arm movement helps them move forward and lifts them for an easy breath.
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Your child learns to send both hands forward after each arm stroke, in one smooth move. This keeps breaststroke flowing instead of stopping and starting.
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Your child learns the breaststroke kick, where both legs move together, followed by a short moment of sliding forward. For most people, this kick is where much of breaststroke's forward push comes from.
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Your child puts the arms, the breath, the kick and the glide together into full breaststroke. This is when separate pieces turn into a real, restful stroke they can use.
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Your child learns to stretch out long and still after each kick, so they slide further with less effort. It is a small change that makes breaststroke feel smooth and relaxed.
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Your child learns to keep a smooth, well-timed breaststroke as the swims get longer, first 50 and then 100 metres. It turns breaststroke into a stroke they can use for fitness, fun and longer swims.
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