Treading Water Made Easy - Plus: My Top Tips for Teachers


Can you tread water? How often does it feature in your lessons? Treading water is an important skill to learn for many reasons. Also, this week, fine-tune your teaching practice to be even more outstanding!

Hi, Mark here – let’s talk Treading Water.

Ever found it tricky to teach treading water in a way that really clicks for your swimmers? Maybe you're a swimmer or beginner, and treading water is something you've always wanted to be able to do. This week’s focus is all about this vital skill — one that builds confidence, reinforces safety, and makes a real difference, especially in deeper water.

I’ve put together a free printable guide that breaks down the key points for both learning and teaching treading water - perfect for your next lesson.

(It’s quick to print and easy to use)


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🆓 Treading Water = Confidence + Control

Treading water isn’t just a survival skill – it’s a huge confidence booster.
When your swimmers master it, they feel more at ease, more capable, and more in control – especially in the deep end.

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You’ll find step-by-step guidance on how to teach it effectively, what to focus on, and the key coaching cues to use.


That’s it for this week!
Keep being awesome in the pool.

Happy swimming,
Mark


💡 P.S.

This printable works great as a takeaway for swimmers or as part of your next deep-water lesson. Grab it now while it’s fresh in your mind!

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