Arm strokes on the swimming mat

The child lies on a swim mat so their arms can move freely in the water, then pushes the water backward with synchronized circular movements — the right arm clockwise, the left counterclockwise. This is a water-sensation exercise: the child learns to use water resistance through the hands for propulsion. The mat allows full focus on the feel of the water, and its size demands efficient arm movements. Note: without a glide phase, this is not yet a breaststroke arm pull.