Development and Analysis



 
 
 
 

SKILLS
KEYS TO SUCCCESS
DRILLS TO USE
Paddling



 

Knowing terms, such as forward paddle, back paddle, left turn, right turn, and stop and how to hold the paddle. 
Conduct raft races in a calm river or pool.  Have the instructor shout out commands, such as back paddle, and each team must then do that command.
High Side











 

Knowing when and where to move to prevent flipping.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Practice in pool by having someone life up different sides of the raft.  The members of the raft must then respond by moving to the appropriate side of the raft.
 
 

 

Swimmers Position
To be comfortable floating in water. Float on back in slow moving river.

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