entry and exit Flashcards
sit on the side of yhe pool facing the water and put both arms on side.
Slide in Entry
step 1 : also use slide in entry method for getting out of the pool.
Step 2: put your hands up on the side and twist yourself round of the water back to sitting position on the poolside.
Jump out
5 kinds of entry
- Slide entry
- slipping in
- step off entry
- stride entry
- jumping in
for shallow or unknown waters with a steep angled edge.
- sit down with feet and legs hanging down into the water.
-once your feet are firm, continue forward using the wade entry
Slide entry
-first step in exploring the deep water environment, good for young swimmers
does the ff :
1. sit on the edge
2. turn to one side
3. put both hands on the edge on that side.
4. turn their body and slip in.
slipping in
- when entering shallow or unknown waters.
-keep knees fixed and be ready to absorb any impact
-can wade or swim depending on the situation.
Step off entry
-best method to use when jumping into deep waters
- keep head above the water
-put arms to the sides and step one foot out in front of you
- look up a little as you lean forward into the water
-slap your hands down as you hit the water
Stride entry
-make sure that the water is deep enough and no obstacles.
- make sure that nobody is on the way
- if unfamiliar, slip in first to check conditions and depth
- wait for the permission to enter water.
Jumping in