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Swimming across the pool
Age 8 · Sports
In water your body floats in a new way, so you must find your balance. Then you can kick and pull your arms to travel a long way without touching the bottom.
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In the picture
- Reaching arm: it stretches forward and pulls the water
- Flat body: it lies stretched out on the water to stay balanced
- Far rope: it marks the long stretch of about 15 metres to swim
Examples
- Pushing off the wall and gliding with your face in the water
- Swimming a full length of a small pool without putting your feet down
Key takeaways
- A long, flat body helps you float and keep your balance.
- Kicking and pulling with your arms moves you forward, even without touching the bottom.
Quiz: Swimming across the pool (Age 8)
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Which body shape helps you float and stay balanced in the water?
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How can you travel forward in the water without touching the bottom?
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What does the reaching arm do when you swim?
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