Flutter kick on the mat

Ideally use a swim mat — a pool noodle under the chest and armpits also works, but can affect the body position. With the legs free in the water, the child practices the freestyle leg kick, isolating the water feel: without worrying about body tension or breathing, they explore how to move their feet effectively to propel forward.

10-week plan
The
Flutter kick on the mat
xercise is used to learn the following core swimming skills and swimming strokes:

Learn Flutter Kick

This exercise primarily focuses on learning the core elements of propulsion and breathing for freestyle swimming.

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