Dry-Land Swimming: Stroke Technique
Dry-land swimming: learning the arm, leg and breathing technique for freestyle and backstroke while lying on mats.
How to play
- Explain the stroke.
- Arm stroke lying on a bench or mat.
- Kick with support.
- Coordinate arms and breathing.
Rules
- Slow movements.
Variations
Easier
Arms only.
Standard
Coordination.
Harder
Another stroke.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: arms.
- Back problems: standing version.
Learning goals
- Learn swimming technique.
- Prepare for the pool.
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