Cool-Down Pass and Float
A calm finish: easy passing in pairs, then a relaxed back float while the teacher recaps the key point of the lesson.
- Stages
- Water Polo – Stage 8, Water Polo – Stage 9, Water Polo – Stage 10
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Skills
- Safe Exit, Back Float, Passing
- Equipment
- Water Polo Ball
- Age
- 8–99 years
- Group size
- 2–20 swimmers
- Time
- About 3 minutes
- In a lesson
- Recap / Safe Exit
- Shared by
- SwimShare Resource
Safety notes
- Controlled exit using steps or the side.
What it develops
- Pass and receive over short distances
How to run it
- Pairs make ten gentle passes, each with the weaker hand.
- Swimmers return the balls to the poolside.
- Everyone floats on their back near the wall for 30 seconds, breathing slowly.
- Teacher recaps one thing learned; swimmers exit safely.
Teaching cues
- Gentle and accurate.
- Relax and breathe.
- Remember today's key point.
Make it easier
- Hold the wall or a float for the back float.
Make it harder
- Swimmers each name one thing they'll practise next time.
Common faults
- Still playing at game speed.
Corrections
- 'Slow it down – cool down.'
Assistant / L1 role
- Collect the balls and equipment and supervise the exit at the steps.