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Snorkel Techniques

Snorkel Techniques. ST/1. We will cover. Finning techniques Snorkel Clearing Mask Clearing Snorkel Clearing Five Entries Snorkel Surface Dives Three forward rolls Three backward rolls Fin underwater for 25 m. ST/2. We will cover. Recover gear from bottom of pool and refit

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Snorkel Techniques

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  1. Snorkel Techniques ST/1

  2. We will cover • Finning techniques • Snorkel Clearing • Mask Clearing • Snorkel Clearing • Five Entries • Snorkel Surface Dives • Three forward rolls • Three backward rolls • Fin underwater for 25 m ST/2

  3. We will cover • Recover gear from bottom of pool and refit • Snorkel 25m with mask on forehead • Fin underwater 25m without mask ST/2a

  4. Finning Technique • Keep Fins under the water • Use strong, gentle kicks of the whole leg • Take each kick through to completion ST/3

  5. Snorkel Clearing • Return to the surface • Give astrong, sharp blow into the snorkel ST/4

  6. Mask Clearing • Half fill mask with water • Lift the top of mask slightly away from face • To clear • Look up • Hold mask against forehead with heel of hand • Exhale through nose ST/5

  7. Entries • Silent Entry • Sit on the edge of the pool • Place both hands next to each other on the edge of the pool • Push yourself into the pool • Clear snorkel • Give ok when comfortable ST/6a

  8. Entries • Step Entry • Stand on the edge of the pool • Hold mask and snorkel against face • Step forward into water • Clear snorkel • Give ok signal when comfortable ST/6b

  9. Entries • Backward Roll Entry • Crouch on the edge of the pool with back facing the water • Hold mask and snorkel against face • Hold hand against back • Roll backwards into water • Clear snorkel • Give ok signal when comfortable ST/6c

  10. Entries • Forward Roll Entry • Crouch on the edge of the pool facing towards the water • Hold mask and snorkel against face • Hold hand against back • Roll forwards into water • Clear snorkel • Give ok signal when comfortable ST/6d

  11. Snorkel Surface Dives • Head first surface dive (Duck Dive) • Fin forwards • Point head towards bottom of pool • Pull yourself below the water with your hands • Kick your fins to push yourself under the water ST/7a

  12. Snorkel Surface Dives • Feet first surface dive • Tread vertically in the water • Kick upwards • Put your hands above your head • Sink to the bottom of the pool and fin along the bottom of pool ST/7b

  13. 3 Forward Rolls • Snorkel dive to the bottom • Tuck knees into body • Rotate around using arms ST/8

  14. 3 Backward Rolls • Lie on back • Arch back • Pull head towards bottom of pool using hands • Keep back arched and keep swimming with hands ST/9

  15. Snorkel Gear Recovery • Place gear on the bottom of the pool • Duck dive down and put on mask • Clear mask • Put on fins • Put snorkel in mouth • Return to surface • Clear snorkel • Give ok signal ST/10

  16. Other Snorkel Techniques • Fin underwater for 25 m • Snorkel 25m with mask on forehead • Fin underwater 25m without mask ST/11

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