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Why do they teach the dolphin kick in swimming lessons for 4 - 5 year olds?

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suebfg · 21/01/2012 21:45

DS is learning to swim and hasn't yet mastered the basics of front crawl but the teacher is insisting on teaching the dolphin kick.

Why is this? I don't ever remember being taught that in swimming lessons when I was young and I did up to my bronze medal.

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HarrietJones · 21/01/2012 22:58

It's easier to learn when younger apparently.

Colleger · 21/01/2012 22:57

I find it bizarre too and they don't tend to cover it for years afterwards. It's too much for kids who can barely keep their heads above the water.

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