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.
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🆓 Treading Water = Confidence + ControlTreading water isn’t just a survival skill – it’s a huge confidence booster. 👉 Get the free printable download now » That’s it for this week! Happy swimming, 💡 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! pps - did someone forward this to you? Subscribe here. |
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