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Swim 12 x 25m (12 x 1 length) Backstroke with
20 sec rest after each length. Every 3rd length
Kick with or without a float.
Easy / Moderate Effort.

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Backstroke

Swim 6 x 25m (6 x 1 length) Backstroke with 40
sec rest after each length or Tread Water for 6 x
30 sec or practice the Top tips from the back of
the splash card. Easy Effort.

Technique

Backstroke

Swim 5 x 25m (5 x 1 length) Backstroke with 25
sec rest after each length. Count your strokes
for each length taking less strokes each time.
Easy Effort.

Technique

Backstroke

Swim 6 x 25m (6 x 1 length) Backstroke with 20
sec rest after each length. Every 3rd length Kick
with arms by your side or above your head in a
streamlined position with hands together or
hold a float.
Easy / Moderate Effort.

Technique

Backstroke

Kick 5 x 25m (5 x 1 length) Backstroke on your
side holding a float with your arm stretched
forwards and the other arm by your side with
40 sec rest after each length.
Easy Effort.

Technique

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