STAGE 8

MARLIN

Progressing with control

This stage focuses on progressing to four-arm freestyle over 20 metres, with an emphasis on refining technique for backstroke and butterfly kick as distances increase. Swimmers continue to develop confidence in diving, moving from a seated dive to a kneeling dive off the wall. A basic introduction to breaststroke kick is also included, laying the foundation for more advanced skills in Stages 9 and 10.

Program

Learn to Swim

Duration

30 Minutes

Price

$23

Program Enrolment

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Skills to Achieve

  • Perform an assisted crouch or squat dive with confidence
  • Swim 20 metres using four-arm freestyle technique
  • Complete a smooth 20 metre backstroke swim
  • Achieve 15 metres in a streamlined position, bringing arms to hips when breathing is needed
  • Practise a 5 metre breaststroke kick with support
  • Maintain position using a sculling action for safety and control