Aquatics Coaching Guide - Special Olympics

Teaching Aquatics Skills – Learn to Swim
Water Entry
Water Entry - Back Float Back Support
Teaching Points
1. Support the athlete while he/she leans into back floating position.
2. Support the athlete just below the shoulder blades.
3. Head can be supported on the coach’s arms if necessary.
Water Entry - Side Method
Teaching Points
1. Athlete leans back into the back floating position while the coach supports.
2. Athlete is held by the hips or in the middle of the back.
3. This method allows good eye contact between coach and athlete.
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Special Olympics Aquatics Coaching Guide
Created: February 2004