Be patient
 
 
 
Ask where they are comfortable, drop down the checklist:
 

Go underwater?

Face, eyes, blow bubbles

Front Glide?

With Face in

Back Glide?

Relaxed ears in water
Hips near surface
Legs kicking

Front Crawl
Back Crawl

 
 
 
Remember be patient Start slow, be gentle and give clear incremental directions.
 
 
 
Example:
 

Doing a front glide

Common issues:

Fear of falling
Fear of not being able to breathe
Fear of not being able to stand up

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