A calm front float proves the water carries you when your lungs are full and your body is long.
Practice checklist
- 1Standing in chest-deep water, take a normal breath.
- 2Lean forward, place your face in the water and let the feet leave the floor.
- 3Arms and legs relaxed and wide, like a starfish.
- 4Float 5-10 seconds, then tuck the knees and stand.
Key tips
- · Full lungs float; empty lungs sink.
- · Press the chest down to raise the hips.
Common mistakes
- · Lifting the head to check position.
- · Standing up in a panic before floating.
Safety note
Practise where you can stand up in one movement.
Practice challenge
5 front floats of 10 seconds.