First dives from the edge
Ready when: Jumps and rolls from the pool edge (b2) done.
What the coach teaches
Head-first entries in small steps from low positions (sitting, kneeling, crouching) before standing dives, hands locked and arms on the ears, with the coach close by; the child dives head first only once the coach has taught and passed it.
At home, safe only
Dry-land diver (b4) on land; flexibility work for shoulders and ankles via the workonfitness.com link.
Ask the club
Whether the child may move to a board only after the poolside skill is passed; the depth and clearance used for first dives.
What you can see from the side
The child's body stays straight on entry.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach passes the head-first entry from the edge.
Stop and get a coach when
Repeated flat entries or pain.
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