Floating on back

Reasons and Benefits of Learning the Backfloat:

Water Safety: The backfloat is a critical survival skill. If a child falls into water, floating on their back conserves energy and helps them breathe while waiting for help.

Confidence Building: Mastering the backfloat helps reduce fear of the water. It teaches trust—in their own body, in breathing, and in the water itself.

Rest and Recovery: The position allows swimmers to rest without treading water, making it easier to continue swimming when tired.

Body Awareness: It teaches kids to understand buoyancy and balance, forming a foundation for other swimming techniques.