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• Practice floating in the water with your back and stomach as soon as you are ready. Practice in shallow water so that in case you haven't mastered this move, you can still stand up. It may feel a bit uncomfortable to get water in your ears while your nose and mouth won't, but you will get used to it. For longer balance, you can keep your arms perpendicular to your body, then your body will float in a "T" shape.

Do not panic. Always remember that you have a backup in case you cannot manage in deep water or cannot move your hands and feet - lying on your back on the water. Don't move your limbs or gasp if you can't continue swimming; Relax and lie upright so the water lifts you up while you regain your composure.

Practice breathing underwater. Still in the shallow water, take a deep breath and face down in the water. Slowly exhale through your nose until the breath is gone. Then, get out of the water. Continue to repeat these movements.

• If you feel uncomfortable breathing out through your nose underwater, you can cover your nose, or wear a nose mask and exhale through your mouth.

Do leg beats. Whether you are able to lie on your back on the water or still cling to the wall of the tank, you can begin to practice leg swings. (To see how far you go each time, practice hitting your foot with a support, called a kickboard. This will help you focus on your feet without worrying about your head sinking into the water.)

• Practice leg beats up and down techniques. Point your toes straight out like a ballerina, keep your legs slightly bent and move them like when you lightly kicked something. Your ankles should move softly.
• Practice frog riding techniques.Keep your feet together from hip to knee and from knee to ankle. Bend your knees so that your legs are at an angle of about 90 degrees. Quickly separate the legs and move in a circular motion to the sides of your body. Then, bring your legs together. (That means with each leg you will painting half a circle to the sides.) Your legs will be closed when you finish the circle. Pull the foot in and continue to do the same.
• Do foot pedal exercises to swim upright. This pedal practice is usually used when you want to swim vertically at a certain position with your head and shoulders above the water. First, the knees should be bent so that your legs are wider than your hips. Then, step on each foot in the same way as a bicycle, meaning that one foot is "up" and the other foot "down". It will take a while to master this style of swimming, which comes in handy when you want a little rest where your feet can't reach the bottom of the tank.

Practice swimming crawl. Snorkeling is really fun for beginners, it helps you move your body pretty quickly on the water. How to swim crawl as follows:

• Practice swimming on your back first. Lie on your back on the water, then hit your feet up and down. Hands perform "crawling" movements, one hand fan straight up out of the water and keep your hands straight when your hands touch the water surface. As your hands move underwater, fold and bring your arms closer to your body, repeat this movement repeatedly. Adjust your arms while swimming and keep your fingers together so that your hands are as straight as possible.
• Try swimming stride (also known as freestyle swimming or tummy swim). Lie on your stomach on the water, step your feet up and down and use your hands to "crawl" forward. Lift one hand out of the water and "stretch" it forward, then the water fan pushes backwards. Switch hands and do the same. To breathe, face underneath the fan and raise your head just enough so you can breathe. You'll turn your head and breathe every time that arm blows the water - usually your right hand. So, for every two beats of your hand fanning the water, you will breathe once.

Pedal makes breathing easier and keeps your head above the water without having to do any actual swimming. Perform the vertical swim technique outlined above and use your hands to maintain balance by "swinging" your hands - keep your right hand parallel to the water and imagine them as knives spreading butter on the bread. Turn one hand clockwise and the other hand in the opposite direction.

Practice more advanced swimming styles. Once you get used to the water, you can start learning other techniques that will help you swim faster or save energy. Try the following techniques:

• Butterfly swimming.
• Frog swimming.
• Leaning swimming.
• Swim "round trip" (Swim all the way, push the side of the pool with your hands to roll around in the water and swim back to the starting point.) Expertgreenbox: 160967}

Practice jumping. Jumping is also a fun way to get acquainted with water. Start practicing with basic jumping techniques, then you can practice more complex techniques such as high jump, reverse jump, flip flops.

• Only jump in areas where the water depth is sufficient. At least, the water level where you are jumping should be 2 to 3 meters deep; If you are tall, you should jump in water between 3.5 and 4 meters deep.

Part 4 of 4: How to Get Out of Bad Situations

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   Way to escape the offshore currents. If you are swimming in the ocean, you may be swept away by an offshore current (a strong stream of water flowing from the shore towards the sea). Knowing how to get rid of it can save your life. Always keep the following steps in mind before entering the water.
   • Do not be afraid. This is the most important step. Struggling and panicking will deepen you into the water.
   • Swimming down the flow. Do not try to swim straight to shore or swim away from the ocean. Instead, swim in a direction that is parallel to the shore.
   • Choose a swim that allows you to breathe. Swim the style of swimming that you can breathe while reaching the furthest distance. You can choose to swim sideways, swim back or swim frog.
   • Just swim until you get out of the offshore currents. You may have to swim quite a distance before getting rid of it, but that's the only way. If you choose the wrong time to get ashore, you will most likely have to spend time repeating the above steps again.
   • If possible, call for help. If conditions permit, signal to the rescue team or call for help out loud. However, don't do this if it makes you lose a breath or you have to stop swimming - you should continue swimming.

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   How to get rid of the swirling waters in the river. If you encounter an area of ​​rapidly flowing water or sweeping you to the bottom, follow these steps:
   • Don't struggle or panic. Just as the current is far from shore, the more you fear and struggle, the deeper you will sink. Try to breathe evenly and stay calm.
   • Let's swim diagonally towards the shore. Swimming straight to the shore 90 degrees will take a lot of energy, and you can quickly exhausted. Instead, swim ashore in a diagonal and downstream direction.
   • Don't try to swim upstream. You can be exhausted and get no results. "Only" swim upstream if you see danger ahead, such as a sharp rock or a waterfall.

Advice

• If you are new to swimming, swim next to the edge of the pool so that when needed, you can stick right there.
• Practice swimming with experienced people for extra help.
• Always start swimming where there is no currents or waves.
• Use safe support tools. In case you are just practicing swimming for the first time and have an accident, they will help you stay safe.
• If possible, practice swimming under the supervision of lifeguards. They are trained to recognize signs when you need help, even if you have sunk or are unable to call for help.
• If you get nervous when you get into the water, bring your feet down first, then slowly bring your body back.
• Swimming practice takes time, so be patient.
• You can always lower your legs to stand if you're scared.
• Use a pedal support pad, life jacket or wristband if you are feeling anxious.
• If your hair is long, you should wear a swimming cap to keep it neat. Furthermore, some public pools require a swimmer to wear a swimming cap, so having a swimming cap is also a good idea.
• Practice swimming with family members until you feel confident enough to swim alone.
• Swim in shallow pools (at 1 meter water level) if you're new to swimming.

Warning

• Do not be impatient. Learning to swim is a training process. Don't try too hard.
• Be extremely vigilant when swimming in areas with moving water, such as seas or lakes. Swirly waters or offshore currents may suddenly engulf you.
• Do not practice swimming in the ocean or lake. Sharks or other dangerous creatures may attack you.

What you need

• A swimmer with you
• Swimming goggles (optional)
• Nasal blocker (optional)
• Foot pedal support (optional)