Caribe Nation,

Floating is the foundation of learning to swim.

Every skill that comes later depends on your ability to relax and float first.

For many of you, this will also be the first time you feel truly weightless in the water.

The full front float process has three parts.

Today we’re starting with Part 1: Front floating with the support of the wall.

The wall gives you stability and security while you learn what your floating position actually feels like.

Step 1
Face the wall and place both hands on it.

Step 2
Slowly lower yourself until your chin is touching the water.

Step 3
Walk your feet backward.

Step 4
Take a calm breath in.

Step 5
Dip your face into the water and look straight down at the bottom of the pool.

Step 6
Fully relax your legs.

Don’t lift them.
Don’t force them up.

Just relax.

Step 7
Hold this position for 5–20 seconds, then stand up.

When you're ready to come up:

Let the water do the work.

You are not lifting your legs.

You are not forcing your body into position.

Your job is to relax and allow the water to support you.

Watch this short video so you can see exactly what this looks like:

👉 How to Front Float

Complete 50 front floats using the wall or until you are 100% comfortable with this step.

Floating confidence comes from repetition, do not rush this step!

Take a step back if you notice:

• Water going up your nose
• You’re lifting your legs and they immediately fall back down
• Panic during the float
• Fear of letting go of the wall

If any of these happen, shorten the hold and return to calm repetitions.

Once you can hold a 20-second wall front float without warning signs, you’re ready for the next step - Front floating toward the wall. [I will send this process in the coming days]

Take your time here.

The foundation you build in this step will make every future swimming skill easier.

BIG Love,
Coach Jeff