With a Pool Noodle in the Hands

The child holds a pool noodle (or pull buoy) in front of the body with stretched arms in the prone position, driving with the flutter kick. At the wall, they push the noodle down underneath the body and do a forward roll; use a less buoyant object such as a pull buoy or diving ring if strength is lacking. This teaches the right distance from the wall, automatically lowers the chin and bends the back, and keeps the arms in their correct place instead of assisting at the sides.