The INS's shoulders (cue_set)
Definition: The instructor's shoulders need to be in the water too, in addition to the swimmer's shoulders being submerged.
Core cues:
- "The INS's shoulders needs to be in the water too!"
Coach interpretation:
- The INS's shoulders needs to be in the water too: The instructor must keep their own shoulders submerged while supporting the swimmer. If the INS's shoulders are out of the water, weight shifts to the elbows, causing the instructor to sink (Wrong Holding #2). The instructor should STAY WHERE YOU ARE until the swimmer reaches you.
Teaching strategy:
- STAY WHERE YOU ARE until the swimmer reaches you.
- Glide alone, then supported glide.
- Gliding alone is Streamline!
- The swimmer should be able to recover to standing without fear.
Common errors and corrections:
- Wrong Holding #2: The swimmer is confident in laying flat, I'm putting all my face in, feet kicking, and arms stretched weight on my elbows. I'm going to forward. sink! → Keep the INS's shoulders in the water to avoid loading the elbows and sinking.
Progression:
- Before: Glide alone (Streamline)
- After: Supported glide; swimmer can recover to standing without fear.
Short verified cues (confirmed present; check by eye): “Wrong Holding #2:”