How to swim & how to dive
6. Building self-confidence
An affectionate word, a smile, having fun together and praise (even for small
achievements) helps to build self-confidence and encourages the learner to
take on bigger challenges. There's always something worth praising, as every
child has special talents that need to be discovered, acknowledged
and valued.
A common mistake:
The breaststroke technique is very complex because of the need to
coordinate many sub-movements and should not be taught too soon ‒
otherwise, particularly in the case of younger learners, this can detract from
their self-confidence. You can already start getting a child used to the water
and to moving forward through the water naturally before the age of 5.
Next step: How to Swim - 7. That fine difference
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