Fun and Learning for Beginners

Some hesitant beginners may be more likely to participate in the following “stunts” if they are played as a follow-the-leader game in shallow water. With some of the more timid “tadpoles,” it may be necessary to stand alongside them and give some support. They should be assured that they can stand in the water in which these activities are tried.

Jellyfish float-If a jellyfish can do it, your beginners can too. With chin on chest, knees bent under body, hands grasping ankles, head down, try floating for a short time.

Gliding-This is good practice to show that water will support a swimmer. Push off from side of pool or crib for distance, face submerged, toes pointed, hands outstretched.

Gliding with flutter kick-Push off from side of pool, kicking for distance.

Inhale-exhale-Standing at side of pool, turn head left, take deep breath, turn face down in water, exhale, continue about 10 times, then try right side.

Push-off on right side-With right arm extended, left arm alongside of body.

Push-off on left side-With left arm extended, right arm alongside of body.

Float motionless on back- (The novice should be supported with a hand at first.) Face side of pool, push-off on back, arms folded on chest or alongside of body, head slightly back, take deep breath, exhale quickly for another breath if necessary.

Push-offs:
Push-off, float on back for distance.
Flutter kick on back for distance, eyes looking toward toes.
Push-off on face for gliding, then turn over and float on back without touching bottom.
Push-off on back, then turn over on abdomen.
Push-off on back, arms extended over head, then bring arms down to sides.

Crawl stroke and breathing-With toes hooked on edge of pool, head goes right for inhale when right arm makes stroke toward hip, etc.

Sink and push-off-Under water and recover large object placed in shallow water.

Under the bridge-Sink and push-oft, go through legs of standing person.

Jumping:

Standing broad jump into shallow water.
Jump backward into water.

Seal dive-Dive into shallow water from position on stomach.

Kneeling dive-Dive from kneeling position into 3 or 4 feet of water.

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