Topic: Two Foot Start
Concepts: Students will be able to apply their skills in a water setting ~ the pool.
Skills:
1. Students will review basic life vest safety ~ See   LESSON TWO
2. Students will use a partner and walk through the basics of the two foot start
3. Students will get into the two foot start position with a modified rope and have their partner pull them while they are both in the water.
 
 
 

Two Foot Deep Water Start
    The two foot start allows you to press up with both feet so that people who are beginners can find it easier to get out of the water.

Teaching Cues:
1. With both feet in the binding, hold the handle out towards the boat with a slight bend in your arms.
2. Pull your front knee up to your chest and keep your back leg tucked in behind it.
3. With your eyes focused just above the boat, arch your back away from the boat as it begins to pull you out of the water.
4. Pressing with both feet, stand up by bringing your hips up to the handle. The key is to resist the boat by not allowing it to pull you forward.

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