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.
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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.