Scoop, don’t dunk. (cue)
Definition: A cue within 1: Going Underwater, where instructors adhere to the underwater progression and stick to the step by step progression, avoiding skipping steps or startling swimmers with abrupt “dunks.”
Core cues:
- Scoop, don’t dunk.
Coach interpretation:
- Scoop, don’t dunk.: The instructor must stick to the step by step progression and avoid skipping steps or startling swimmers with abrupt “dunks.”
Teaching strategy:
Adhere to the underwater progression. Stick to the step by step progression and avoid skipping steps or startling swimmers with abrupt “dunks.”
Common errors and corrections:
- Abrupt “dunks”: Scoop, don’t dunk.
Progression:
This cue belongs to 1: Going Underwater. It follows Skills Review Continued and precedes 2: Streamline.
Short verified cues (confirmed present; check by eye): “Scoop, don’t dunk.”, “1: Going Underwater”