Listen "Swimming Ideas Podcast 014: Teaching Adults to Swim"
Episode Synopsis
Be patient
Ask where they are comfortable, drop down the checklist:
Go underwater?
Face, eyes, blow bubbles
Front Glide?
With Face in
Back Glide?
Relaxed ears in water
Hips near surface
Legs kicking
Front Crawl
Back Crawl
Remember be patient Start slow, be gentle and give clear incremental directions.
Example:
Doing a front glide
Common issues:
Fear of falling
Fear of not being able to breathe
Fear of not being able to stand up
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