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  1. Ears in the water, eyes looking at the ceiling 
  2. Tummy up at surface 
  3. Leg kick comes from the hip 
  4. Legs straight with slight bend at the knee 
  5. Relaxed, floppy ankles

COACHING POINTS

If you find they are bending in the middle and their bottom is sinking, encourage them to do 'banana tummies' where they push their bellies out. This generally has the desired effect of getting them flatter in the water.

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Kicking on noodle:

  1. Ears in the water, eyes looking at the ceiling 
  2. Tummy up at surface 
  3. Leg kick comes from the hip 
  4. Legs straight with slight bend at the knee 
  5. Relaxed, floppy ankles

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Kicking 1 float hugging:

  1. Ears in the water, eyes looking at the ceiling
  2. Tummy up at surface
  3. Leg kick comes from the hip
  4. Legs straight with slight bend at the knee
  5. Relaxed, floppy ankles

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Catch-Up | Backstroke - Drills

Catch-Up:

Backstroke Catch-Up is executed with a two
second pause once the opposite hand has met up
with the other. Swim with one arm by your side
or stretched out above your head. The drill will
slow the stroke rate down in order to concentrate
on the pull. A strong leg kick is needed.

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Kicking 1 float straight arm | Backstroke - Drills

Kicking 1 float straight arm:

  1. Ears in the water, eyes looking at the ceiling 
  2. Tummy up at surface 
  3. Leg kick comes from the hip 
  4. Legs straight with slight bend at the knee 
  5. Relaxed, floppy ankles

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