Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S1L1BR
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student performs breaststroke kick using floating aids (board/noodle), head above water. Builds leg strength, kick technique, and body position awareness.
Coach Guide
• Hold floating aid in front; Head up, eyes forward; Perform breaststroke kick (draw, kick, glide) with proper rhythm; Maintain consistent kick across distance.
Progression Tips
• Start with short distance; Emphasize correct kick pattern; Gradually build timing and smooth glide phase.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking with feet too wide or too narrow; No glide; Head bobbing; Holding breath.
Coaching Cues
• Draw, kick, glide; Steady rhythm; Look forward; Relax and feel the water.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S2L1BR
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs breaststroke kick with floating aid, with head submerged and holding breath for at least 10 seconds. Builds underwater confidence and proper body alignment for breaststroke.
Coach Guide
• Hold floating aid; Inhale deeply; Submerge head and maintain streamlined body; Perform breaststroke kick rhythmically while holding breath.
Progression Tips
• Start short distance and short breath hold; Gradually build comfort holding breath and extending kick glide underwater.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking too fast or too small; Head lifting too soon; Body sinking or losing alignment; Holding breath too tightly.
Coaching Cues
• Inhale big breath; Streamline body; Smooth kick and glide; Relax breath hold; Head stays down.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S3L1BR
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs breaststroke kick with floating aid while practicing proper air exchange (breathing rhythm). Builds breathing timing and smooth coordination for breaststroke.
Coach Guide
• Hold floating aid; Perform breaststroke kick; Submerge face to blow bubbles; Lift head smoothly to inhale; Maintain kick rhythm with breathing.
Progression Tips
• Start slowly focusing on smooth breath timing; Gradually increase distance; Practice breathing and kick rhythm together.
Common Mistakes
• Lifting head too high; Pausing kick during breath; Inconsistent breath timing; Kicking without glide.
Coaching Cues
• Draw, kick, glide; Exhale in water; Smooth head lift to breathe; Keep kicking steady.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S4L1BR
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs breaststroke kick with air exchange without floating aids. Builds full body control, balance, and breathing rhythm.
Coach Guide
• Start with arms in streamline or arms by sides; Perform breaststroke kick; Submerge face to blow bubbles; Lift head to breathe while maintaining kick rhythm.
Progression Tips
• Start short distances; Focus on maintaining balance without aid; Gradually build distance and rhythm.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking from knees; Lifting head too high; Pausing kick during breath; Losing body alignment.
Coaching Cues
• Draw, kick, glide; Exhale in water; Gentle head lift; Keep body long and steady.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S1L2BR
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs breaststroke kick with floating aid, head submerged, holding breath for 10m distance. Builds underwater confidence, body alignment, and correct kick pattern.
Coach Guide
• Hold floating aid; Inhale deeply; Submerge head and body; Perform breaststroke kick rhythmically while holding breath; Glide through 10m distance.
Progression Tips
• Start with shorter breath hold/distance; Gradually build toward full 10m with relaxed breath hold and steady kick.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking too small or too wide; Holding breath too tightly; Lifting head mid-way; Losing glide phase.
Coaching Cues
• Big breath; Streamline body; Smooth kick and glide; Relax breath hold; Head stays down.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S2L2BR
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs breaststroke kick with floating aid, practicing proper air exchange over a distance of 10m. Builds breathing rhythm, kick timing, and endurance.
Coach Guide
• Hold floating aid; Perform breaststroke kick; Submerge face to blow bubbles; Lift head smoothly to inhale; Maintain consistent rhythm for 10m.
Progression Tips
• Practice slow and controlled rhythm first; Gradually build smoother breathing pattern and full 10m distance.
Common Mistakes
• Lifting head too high; Pausing kick during breath; Rushing breath; Losing glide phase.
Coaching Cues
• Draw, kick, glide; Exhale in water; Gentle head lift to breathe; Keep kicks steady and body long.

Skill Type
• Pull
Step Id
• S3L2BR
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs breaststroke kick without floating aids, maintaining proper form and breath hold for 10m distance. Builds independence, body alignment, and underwater control.
Coach Guide
• Start with streamline or arms forward; Inhale deeply; Submerge head; Perform breaststroke kick rhythmically while holding breath; Glide through 10m.
Progression Tips
• Practice shorter distances first; Emphasize correct kick and glide; Gradually build up to 10m distance without aid.
Common Mistakes
• Kicking too wide or too small; Lifting head; Inconsistent kick rhythm; Losing body alignment.
Coaching Cues
• Streamline body; Smooth kick and glide; Head stays down; Relax and maintain steady rhythm.

Skill Type
• Breathing
Step Id
• S1L3BR
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student practices breaststroke arm pull while in standing or squat position, focusing on correct pull path and breathing coordination.
Coach Guide
• Stand or squat in shallow water; Perform breaststroke arm pull with correct timing; Practice breath timing — inhale as arms pull, exhale during glide.
Progression Tips
• Start slowly focusing on pull path; Gradually add breathing coordination; Practice smooth rhythm and body posture.
Common Mistakes
• Pulling too wide or short; Lifting head too high; Holding breath; Tense arms and shoulders.
Coaching Cues
• Reach long; Smooth pull; Inhale with pull; Relax and glide.

Skill Type
• Breathing
Step Id
• S2L3BR
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student practices breaststroke pull with breathing timing in standing or squat position. Focuses on armbreath coordination and body rhythm.
Coach Guide
• Stand or squat in shallow water; Perform arm pull while smoothly turning head for breath; Practice exhale in water, inhale during pull.
Progression Tips
• Start slow focusing on timing of pull and breath; Gradually build smoother, natural rhythm; Emphasize relaxed body.
Common Mistakes
• Pulling too fast; Head lifting too high; Holding breath too long; Arms too tense.
Coaching Cues
• Smooth pull; Inhale with pull; Relax neck; Exhale in water; Stay calm and fluid.

Skill Type
• Kick
Step Id
• S1L4BR
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs breaststroke pull and kick sequence with floating aid over 10m: head up to breathe, head down to exhale bubbles, glide for 5 seconds. Builds full breathing-kick rhythm.
Coach Guide
• Hold floating aid; Pull arms and lift head to breathe; Submerge head to blow bubbles; Perform breaststroke kick; Glide for 5 seconds before next cycle.
Progression Tips
• Start with slow timing; Focus on smooth head lift and breath control; Gradually increase glide phase and consistent rhythm across 10m.
Common Mistakes
• Head lifting too high; Skipping glide phase; Pausing kick during breath; Pulling too fast or shallow.
Coaching Cues
• Head up to breathe, head

Skill Type
• Breathing
Step Id
• S2L4BR
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs full breaststroke cycle WITHOUT floating aids over 15m: head up to breathe, head down to exhale bubbles, kick and glide for 5 seconds. Builds independent, coordinated breaststroke.
Coach Guide
• Start in streamline; Pull and lift head to breathe; Submerge head to exhale bubbles; Perform breaststroke kick; Glide for 5 seconds; Repeat smoothly for 15m.
Progression Tips
• Begin with short distance; Focus on relaxed, continuous movement; Gradually build endurance and rhythm.
Common Mistakes
• Lifting head too high; Rushing breath; Skipping glide phase; Kicking too fast or without rhythm.
Coaching Cues
• Head up to breathe, head down to bubble; Smooth pull; Kick and glide steady; Maintain relaxed and flowing stroke.