Swimming Regaining Feet Safety Drill
Essential safety skill practice for moving from floating positions back to standing safely
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Essential safety skill practice for moving from floating positions back to standing safely
Quick Info
low
12
Pool wall area with 2m depth access minimum
Equipment Required
Pool wall or stable edge
Sufficient space for all students
Pool Wall
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Skill Progression
Space
Indoor
Large Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skills
Balance
Body Control
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Values
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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