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Aquatics Coaching Guide - Special Olympics

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<strong>Coaching</strong> Tips<br />

<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> <strong>Aquatics</strong> <strong>Coaching</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />

Created: February 2004<br />

Teaching <strong>Aquatics</strong> Skills – Squad Level Training<br />

Backstroke Drills<br />

Check that the swimmer rotates hand so that little finger enters the water first.<br />

Encourage swimmers to perform this drill very slowly.<br />

Check that the hand is entering the water in line with shoulder.<br />

Practice this drill standing on pool deck before entering the water.<br />

Use fins in this drill; it helps swimmers buoyancy.<br />

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