Swim on my back
£0.60 – £1.75Price range: £0.60 through £1.75
Development of recognisable backstroke arm/leg movement. Self propelled/unaided
DV10
Description
This award is for those swimmers who have developed a good backstroke position and also a clearly distinguishable backstroke arm/leg movement.
Legs must be straight, knees controlled and their body in an horizontal position on the waters surface. Arm recovery needs to be over the water surface and alternate. To be awarded this certificate, the swimmer needs to be confident in self propelling and a recognisable Backstroke, unaided over 5m.
The intensity of this award is your decision. You may require the swimmer to be competent in the wrist twist prior to hand entry with their little finger.
Additional needs
Lesson ideas
To accomplish this award the swimmer needs to be secure in all aspects of Backstroke and be competent in its deliverance.
Work on each individual aspect of Backstroke, body positioning, leg movement and arm direction and position. Allowing the swimmer regular opportunities to try putting it all together.
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