Putting backstroke together
Your child brings the arms and the kick together into one steady backstroke. It is the moment backstroke becomes real swimming, with the face out of the water and breathing easy.
Your child brings the arms and the kick together into one steady backstroke. It is the moment backstroke becomes real swimming, with the face out of the water and breathing easy.
Your child learns to steer on their back using things they can see above and around them. They also learn to reach the wall with a hand, not their head. It makes backstroke feel safe and relaxed, even in a busy pool.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns to keep backstroke smooth and relaxed as the swims get longer. It makes longer swims comfortable and opens the door to swimming for fitness and swim teams.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns the smooth, rolling wave that powers butterfly, moving through the water like a dolphin. It is the rhythm the whole stroke is built on, and many children find it great fun.
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