Hammerhead Level
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At this level more emphasis is placed on the timing, coordination, position and breathing whilst further improving the main three strokes, along with the introduction of the butterfly stroke.
Also included are the retrieval of objects at depth and a greater understanding of the pool environment, along with the dangers, rules and the prevention of accidents.
The distances that the children will have to perform the strokes will increase steadily.
With practice, progression will lead to competence in the perfomance of the skills. To confirm competence the student should be able to perform the skill with consistent reliabilty, based on:- Introduction, Development, Competence and Consistence.