Project

Motor aquatic domain, Belly and back propulsion

Insweep sculling

By Norwegian Swimming Federation

Environment:

Pool (deep),Pool (shallow)

Teaching style:

Directive (teacher centered)

Related aquatic skills:

Belly/back propulsion

Duration (min.):

5'-15'

Group size:

Single

Task design:

Exercise

Goal

I CAN use my arms to feel water movement near my shoulders.
I DO perform “insweep” sculling with precision.

Success criteria

Child maintains a stable position and uses symmetrical sculling at shoulder level.

Environment/Space/Equipment

Pool (any depth depending on skill). No equipment. Space for the child to move, 5-25 meters.

Group management

Individual or in lanes (group). The instructor gives corrections and feedback from the pool deck.

Time/Duration/Schedule

5–15 minutes. Mid-lesson as a technical drill.

Pre-requisite

Ability to maintain a streamlined body position in the water and comfortable with water in the face and (being in deep water).

Description

From a floating/streamlined position on the front or back, with the arms placed near the shoulders with elbows slightly bent, the underarms/hands scull sideways with palms opened. Focus is on “insweep” of stroke.

Progression: Add kick, include breathing coordination, vary sculling speed or distance or resistive tempo.

If you would like to take part in this international project to share experiences, please contact us: project-alfac@univ-lille.fr

This deliverable has been produced in the context of the ALFAC Project.
The ALFAC Project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European under the Grant Agreement No 101049889.
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