Name
Core Skill
The core skill developed in this game isjumping entries with proper body positioning and control. Swimmers practice maintaining specific poses in the air and during their water entry, improvingbalance, body awareness, and transition into swimming skills.
Who
This game is designed forLevel 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Developmental swimmers. It works well for swimmers who are comfortable jumping into the water and have basic swimming skills. You can adapt the game to match the skill level and comfort of each swimmer.
What
In “Dancing Jumps,” swimmers line up outside the water and take turns jumping into water they are comfortable with. The objective is to perform a specific dance pose in the air and maintain that pose while falling into the water. Examples of poses include:
How
- Swim freestyle for 5 yards with 1 breath, then return to the line.
- Do 5 bobs and get to the instructor.
- Jump off the bottom in streamline and perform a big splash like a breaching whale.