How To Teach A Child The Backstroke Video

Teaching a child the backstroke comes after learning to do the back float. A child is often able to learn the backstroke more easily than an adult. Learn how to teach a child the backstroke in this swimming video.

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Work on flutter kick
Support child's head and neck
Work on proper stroke form
Let child go once comfortable

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CELIA DUBEY: How to teach your child the backstroke. Let's start first with the hip-support position. Good job, Savanna. You're doing great. Good job. Oh, my gosh. You're doing it already. You're a natural, Savanna. What you want to do is cue the child to move their arms by reaching back. Good job, Savanna. Reach. Good job. Now, as you walk back, allow the child to just keep reaching back. Good job, Savanna. Keep going. Good job. Excellent. Back, reach back. Good. Encourage the child to do whatever they like with their feet. Go ahead and flutter your feet if you want. Go ahead, Savanna, flutter your feet. Good job. Excellent. And as you walk, you're creating that momentum for the child. Good job, Savanna. Good girl. Now, go--this arm back and the other arm back. Good. Keep going. Reach for those windmills. Good job. Excellent. Remember, your tone really sets the mood for the child. Again, be encouraging with the child. It takes practice to learn how to backstroke. Good job, Savanna. You did great.

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