Name
Reindeer Jumping
Core Skill
This game helps swimmers practice theirfly strokeandexplosive power. Fly stroke (butterfly) requires swimmers to move both arms simultaneously over the water while using a dolphin kick to propel forward. Explosive power is the ability to generate a large amount of force in a short time — useful for jumping, sprinting, and changing directions.
Who
This game is suitable forLevel 3 and 4 swimmerswho areages 5 and above. These swimmers can swim at least 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and have some familiarity with fly stroke. They should also be able to tread water, dive, and perform flip turns. Swimmers younger than 5 may lack the coordination or strength to perform fly stroke effectively.
What
This game is a fun and challenging way to practice fly stroke and explosive power. Swimmers pretend to bereindeertrying toflyby jumping off the bottom of the pool and doing one fly stroke in the air. The swimmer who jumps the highest and performs the best fly stroke wins or gets a reward.
How
To play this game, swimmers need a pool that isshallow enoughfor them to stand on the bottom. Follow these steps:
Difficulties Instructors Might Face
