Brushing the Water
Description: Children swim freestyle and let the hand glide along the water surface before starting the arm pull.
Technical Goal: Correct hand entry and preparation for the arm stroke.
Coach’s Message: “Stroke the water!”
Game: Drawing a line on the water surface.
Execution:
- Calm freestyle swimming with conscious hand control.
- Movement is slow and controlled.
Progression: Perform the exercise with steady breathing.
Observe:
- Hand enters too quickly → “Water first, then pull!”
- Stiff hand → relax the hand
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