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Swimming Game – Challenge: The Great Gap Kick-Off!

Level 1Swimming Games
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Name

The Great Gap Kick-Off!

One-Liner

Swimmers use a kickboard or noodle to propel themselves across a gap using only a continuous flutter kick.

Success Criteria

Failure Criteria

Core Skill

This game is designed to emphasize and develop astrong, continuous flutter kickfor propulsion and horizontal movement, which is a fundamental building block for all competitive strokes.

Who

This challenge is specifically tailored fornovice (Level 1 or Level 2) swimmers, focusing on building foundational aquatic skills in a fun and engaging way.

What

In “The Great Gap Kick-Off!”, swimmers will utilize a kickboard or noodle for support as they propel themselves across a designated “gap” in the water. This gap should be at least two body lengths wide. The primary objective is to cross the entire distance by relyingsolely on a powerful, continuous flutter kickfor forward movement, without stopping the kick or pulling with their arms. This activity directly links fun with the development of propulsive kicking, a crucial skill for independent swimming.

How

Setup the Gap

Demonstrate and Explain

The Challenge – “Kick and Cross!”

Easier Adaptation (Level 1 Focus)

More Difficult Adaptation (Level 2 Focus)

Difficulties Instructors Might Face

This is part of a larger system

This content fits into the Swimming Ideas quest — a guided journey from first-day instructor to program director.

Originally from: https://www.swimminglessonsideas.com/blog/swimming-game-challenge-the-great-gap-kick-off/

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