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Cross Chest Tow Practice

Students practice cross chest tow rescue technique over 20m distance, developing secure grip, sidestroke propulsion, and casualty safety awareness for conscious casualty rescue scenarios

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About This Activity

Students practice cross chest tow rescue technique over 20m distance, developing secure grip, sidestroke propulsion, and casualty safety awareness for conscious casualty rescue scenarios

Quick Info

moderate
16
Swimming pool minimum 20m length, 1.2-2m depth

Equipment Required

Swimming Pool

1 (minimum 20m for practice distance)

Pool flags or distance markers

6-8 to mark 10m and 20m intervals

Pool edge mats

4-6 sections for landing practice areas

Timing equipment

2-3 stopwatches or pace clock

Rescue mannequin

1-2 for teacher demonstration

Whistle

1 per instructor

flags

As needed

Mats

As needed

PE Equipment

As needed

CPR Mannequin

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Water Safety

Activity Tags

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Skills

Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making
Endurance

Weather

All Weather