Shark Swim

Purpose:              Introduce an out-of-water recovery for the front swim

Description:

1.       Demonstrate a front swim with on out-of-water arm recovery.

2.       Have student try the front swim.

3.       To emphasize the recovery, explain to students that they are hungry sharks, but to eat, they need to catch the fish in the water. Since sharks can’t bend very well, they sneak up on the fish. Emphasize placement of arms.

4.       Have students do their shark swim as quietly as they can for a minimum of 5 m.

5.       Explain that if they want even more food, they must reach their arms out of the water and dive their hands down to grab more fish. Have students practice the swim again.