Practise at home
Three land games for kicking
Five minutes on the sofa or the floor helps legs remember what to do in the pool.
Strong, steady kicks come from long legs and floppy ankles. You can practise both without any water at all.
Sofa kicks: sit on the edge and kick slowly, with straight legs and pointed toes, for the length of a favourite song.
Tummy kicks: lie on the floor on your tummy, chin on your hands, and kick from the hips. Small splashes, not big bends.
Bicycle and stop: lie on your back, cycle your legs, then stop and float them still. It teaches control.
Written by Hannah Okafor
Founder and head teacher
