Teach them to put their head in water, then to do the "dead man's float" for as long as they could. Without realizing, they often start pedaling - which is basically the stroke.
I have used this to great effect with dozens of kids, all who are swimming within a session or two.
Teach them to put their head in water, then to do the "dead man's float" for as long as they could. Without realizing, they often start pedaling - which is basically the stroke.
I have used this to great effect with dozens of kids, all who are swimming within a session or two.