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Lifesaving Backstroke Technique Drill

Learn and practice lifesaving backstroke for rescue situations while maintaining forward vision

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About This Activity

Learn and practice lifesaving backstroke for rescue situations while maintaining forward vision

Quick Info

moderate
16
25m pool with shallow and deep ends

Equipment Required

Stroke technique guides

Laminated reference sheets

Lane markers

As available for pool

Rescue equipment for demonstration

1-2 items

Angle Guides

As needed

Markers

As needed

PE Equipment

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Water Safety

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Teaching Focus

Problem Solving
Self Assessment

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Warm Up

Skills

Body Control
Coordination
Endurance

Weather

All Weather

Space

Indoor/Outdoor