Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Getting used to being underwater
• Method 2 of 3: Build Confidence
• Method 3 of 3: Swimming without hands on your nose
• Tips

The ability to swim underwater without holding your nose with your hands opens up a world of new possibilities for underwater recreation and enjoyment. Whether you want to do somersaults, do professional swimming, or just do an underwater handstand, learning to swim without holding your nose with your hands is essential. Below are some methods of how to properly dive without hands on the nose.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Getting used to being underwater

1. 1 Go into the water and stand at the edge of the pool.
   • Sitting near the edge of the pool will help you feel safer as you follow these steps.
   • It is a good idea to stand in the pool waist-deep or chest-deep in water, in general, whichever suits you best.
2. 2 Slowly lower yourself under the water, blowing air through your nose. Breathing out through the nose is the main way to prevent water from entering the nose. Try to exhale slowly to stay underwater longer.
3. 3 Repeat the previous step until you feel comfortable enough underwater with no hands on your nose.

Method 2 of 3: Build Confidence

1. 1 Now that you get used to being underwater without covering your nose with your hands, try everything while swimming. Swim along the short edge of the pool following the steps below. Swimming short distances near the edge will help you learn the skill and build confidence to tackle more difficult challenges.
2. 2 Start by submerging and pushing off the edge of the pool.
   • Try this a few times before swimming along the edge of the pool.
   • If you feel that water is entering your nose, then try to push off and repeat the process.
   • Make sure you exhale through your nose as you push off the edge of the pool.
3. 3 Start sailing! Once you are used to pushing off the edge of the pool without holding your nose with your hands, try swimming across the pool.
   • When you crawl, breaststroke, or butterfly swim, face the bottom of the pool.
   • As always, make sure to blow air out through your nose when your head is underwater.
   • Come out after completing 1 to 3 strokes or more. Then submerge your head back under the water, exhaling through your nose.
4. 4 Continue swimming short distances until you feel comfortable.

Method 3 of 3: Swimming without hands on your nose

1. 1 Start swimming the full distance of the pool. Follow all the above steps and you will be able to swim the entire distance of the pool without holding your nose.
   • Be confident in yourself and your ability to swim, but remember that your comfort and safety while swimming is the most important factor. Hold onto the edge of the pool, if necessary, until you learn to swim without it.
   • Once you start swimming more, you can swim longer and further. Your body will get used to this process over time.
   • Also, when you start swimming faster, there will be less chance of water getting into your nose.
2. 2 Swim the circle without holding your nose. Once you can swim the whole circle without holding your nose, then you will reach your goal!

Tips

• Practice breathing out through your nose more and more slowly. Over time, instead of a flow of bulbs, you will begin to produce sufficient air flow to prevent water from entering your nose.
• Remember that you may have to surface frequently. Practice diving after swimming at different intervals - after one, two or three strokes until you figure out which interval is best for you.
• If this technique doesn't work, then try purchasing a nose plug.