How To Swim: How to Enter the Swimming Pool when Learning to Swim.

How To Swim

Entering the Water

When learning how to swim, entering the swimming pool can be hugely daunting or very exciting for the non swimmer. Either way, it must be done in a safe and appropriate way.

The following swimming tips for safe entry into the pool can be used accordingly:

Stepping in Using the Poolside Steps

This is the best entry for the nervous non-swimmer. You should enter by holding on to the rails with both hands and stepping down one step at a time.

This is a safe and gradual entry that allows you to take your time.

The Sitting Swivel Entry

This entry works best on deck-level swimming pools. From a sitting position, with legs in the water, you should place both hands to one side and then turn your back to the water, then lower yourself gradually into the water, keeping hold of the poolside at all times.

Jumping Entry

Before using a jumping entry, you should consider the depth of the water compared to your own height.

You should the start with toes over the edge of the poolside, jump away from the poolside and bend your knees on landing. This entry is best for more confident non-swimmers and should always be into water of a depth you are able to stand in.

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