LEARN TO SWIM

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20731, 15 February 1939, Page 12

LEARN TO SWIM

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN METHODS OF INSTRUCTION LE.'shy 2—-FLOTATION The swim mins: instruction provided by the National Gnmniitfce of Swimming and Lifff-saving in connection with Hie national Learn to-Swim campaign is continued as follows: In ordc” to gain the necessary relaxation of Hie body, a great faet-ir in swimming. it is essential that streamlined flotation he taught. a The pupil stands holding the rail. b Take a d«ep breath, lower the head and allow thp feet to risp to the surface. It is important that the arms should be relaxed and at full lenffth. 'Note.— lf any difficulty is found in raising th n feet * i the surface, press the elbows against the side rjf the bath, or apply leverage with the arms.) To regain the fpet. when floating without support, kepp both hands forward and bend the right knee forward under Hip body, at the same time taking a step forward and putting thp font on Ihe bottom directly under the head, then press downward with Hie arms and stand up. This is how you will retrain your fee* ''lien doing Mie ne\ 1 exercise without support. The pupil stands six or eight feetfrom the edge of Hie pool, bis n>»iid «= m the surface-of the wafer. tie lower?, the head and pushes off with Hip fee! and glides to the edge. Practise this at varying distances. To be continued