Front crawl and backstroke arms
Ready when: Float, glide and kick (b2) done.
What the coach teaches
Basic arm movement in front crawl and backstroke (arms recover over the water; in backstroke pull the water towards the feet), a regular breathing pattern, the log roll and turntable, entering and leaving the water safely.
At home, safe only
The games in Water confidence games (b1) in a bath or paddling pool with an adult in reach; arm actions in front of a mirror.
Ask the club
The class level, pupils per instructor and the pool depth.
What you can see from the side
The child swims 10 metres without touching the floor.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The instructor passes the stage.
Stop and get a coach when
The child tires or panics; return to the wall.
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