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Swim 6 x 25m (6 x 1 length) Backstroke with 15
sec rest after each length. Every 3rd length Pull
with a pull buoy float between your legs. Use
hand paddles for greater strength and
resistance.
Strong Effort.

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Backstroke - Drills

Streamline Kick. Kick on your back with arms
stretched out down the pool hugging your
ears. Place one hand on top of the other or
interlock the thumbs to ensure a streamlined
position. Ensure the chest is high and clear of
the water surface with the hips held high. Do
not sit in the water with low hips. Ensure the
body is flat and high on the water surface to
create good streamlining.

Backstroke - Drills

Breaststroke

Pull 5 X 25m (5 X 1 length) Breaststroke with a pull buoy float between your legs with 30 sec rest after each length.
Every 2nd length Long Glide Breaststroke. Swim with the face on the water as you stretch forward.
Easy Effort.

Strength

Breaststroke

Swim 5 X 25m (5 X 1 length) Breaststroke with 20 sec rest after each length. The 2nd length Kick Breaststroke with a float with feet finishing together after each kick.
Easy / Moderate Effort

Strength

Swim 6 x 25m (6 x 1 length) Frontcrawl with 15
sec rest after each length. Every 3rd length Kick
Frontcrawl with a float creating some white
water splash. Use a fin for greater strength.
Strong Effort.

Strength

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