How To Float in Water For Beginners - Learn How To Swim

In this video you will learn how to float in water on your first try! How to float on top of water is the first thing every beginner should learn. Floating in water is the best survival technique. It is also very relaxing to float in water after a long swim sessions or on hot summer days.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Step 1: Breathing Technique
02:37 Step 2: Kicking
04:20 Step 3: Hand Movement
05:59 Step 4: Chin Up! Head Position
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[@RocketSwimming]

Don't forget to share this video with your friends and family so they can learn how to float in water! Also, subscribe and press the bell icon to get notified when we upload new videos. 😀 Happy swimming!

[@pravindaboo8241]

😢

[@raultorres9532]

😅😊😊😊😊

[@tytytshibangu9919]

Just curious why do you swim with sunglasses

[@aliensoup2420]

Learning to float is the most important step in learning to swim. It is the FIRST thing you should learn. The purpose of swimming is not to prevent you from sinking. The purpose of swimming is to propel your body through the water. You stay above water by floating. The most important thing in floating is to relax and not panic. Lay back in the water as if laying down on a bed, or bending backward to look at the sky. Move your arms behind (above) your head to counter balance and lift your chest up. Relax and bend your knees, and let your lower legs drop below the water. Breathe slowly, and hold your breath briefly to maintain buoyancy. To move through the water, extend and push your arms down like bird wings. Circle your lower legs up and inward to kick like a frog. You can stay above water and move through it like this indefinitely because it requires very little energy. You can swim and relax, swim and relax without ever worrying about sinking.

[@RocketSwimming]

Absolutely correct! - Niraj (CDO)

[@prettyvlogs4066]

Same i did 😂

[@Martin-ox9mq]

Literally tried it after 10 minutes, was finally able to do it after 26 years of fear lol 😂

[@RocketSwimming]

That's awesome! I am glad that you found the video and finally conquered your fear.

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Thanks for this. I teach swimming and my adult class is having trouble. I’m a floaty person and can float in any position - including your ‘difficult’ banana position and floating standing perfectly upright and not moving if the water is deep enough. I can’t sink and was running out of methods to try. It’s way easier to teach kids to float and this is my preferred age group but I’m very proud of my adult class as they’ve come a long way already. Now that they’re more confident and can swim freestyle a bit, it’s time to tackle backstroke and floating. This video has given me some tips to try in class tomorrow. I’m quite hopeful that this will be just the thing for them 💕

[@RocketSwimming]

That's wonderful to hear! It's great to see your dedication to finding new methods to help them progress. I'm sure your adult class will appreciate the fresh approach and guidance. Keep up the excellent work in spreading the joy and skill of swimming! 🏊‍♂️💪

[@thebeatitudes7596]

Wow I tried it today in a pool. Amazing really work after a hard time that could not float for years. You are a great teacher!!! Kudos!

[@RocketSwimming]

Congratulations on your progress! I'm really happy that you finally learned the correct technique after watching this video. Don't forget to subscribe. 😁 - Niraj (CDO)

[@ravens3558]

This works I’ve listened to so many people and watching so many videos this worked. So happy and excited. Much appreciated 👍👍

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much! I am glad that you finally found the video that works for you. Makes sure watch other videos too.

[@at_tap]

This has become my go to place for any swimming related info, one stop. Great job all involved

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that you are referring to my channel for all the swimming tips. Keep watching the videos and practicing, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Happy swimming!

[@gene.dig17]

the tutorial that I've been waiting for. Cheers sir!

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback.

[@AA-ip6sv]

You are the BEST TEACHER. Thank you

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your great feedback!

[@nirajjoshi4460]

Very informative video! Love these videos. Waiting for more such content ❤️❤️

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you! More videos coming soon.

[@amrorehawy1954]

Thank you so much for the super informative videos! I would love to watch a video of you teaching how to be able to hold our breath longer and to train it.

[@RocketSwimming]

Ok Amro! I’ve added it to my list. Can I ask your reason for wanting to hold your breath longer? The most important thing to do when swimming is get air consistently and frequently. So the video topic will need to use specific examples of why one might want to hold their breath longer. Let me know! I’m open to FaceTiming and discussing this further 😊 - Jonny Rocket (creator)

[@amrorehawy1954]

@@RocketSwimming thank you for your reply! I am a new member of the swift water rescue in my town. I need to train my breath to be able to dive 25 meters and to get a 5 kg heavy object from the 4 meter deep pool ground

[@amrorehawy1954]

@@RocketSwimming I would love to discuss it further with you in FaceTiming and have some tips! But I wouldn't want you to put too much effort for me in it. Your videos are more important!

[@zuchilochikee5727]

so well informative thank you

[@RocketSwimming]

You are so welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your swimming.

[@anmylinh2787]

Great video! Thanks.

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed the video. We strive to bring high quality content to our viewers and your feedback helps us to improve. We look forward to sharing more with you in the future. Thank you again for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment. - Niraj (CDO)

[@poonambawa6982]

Beautiful way of explaining everything...will try it today

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you for the compliment! Keep watching the videos and practicing, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Happy swimming!

[@SandeepGupta-kz8ul]

You made it so easy... thanks

[@RocketSwimming]

No problem! Thanks for the encouragement! Let me know if you have any video requests, ok? - Jonny Rocket (creator)

[@Bbyc104]

Thank you so much, I think this helps a lot, I’ll practice this in my next class

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! Don't forget to update me on your progress, okay? - Niraj (CDO)

[@jehanoleiwi3638]

Love your videos!!

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much! Don't forget to subscribe so you get notified about the latest videos.

[@HarishChouhan]

Thanks for these tips

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon. A new video is coming very soon 😁 we have released the trailer in our channel. - Niraj (CDO)

[@vineetmarwaha737]

Thanks sir, Enjoyed watching your video

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! I really appreciate your positive response. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to get notified about upcoming videos. Happy Swimming 🏊😊 - Niraj (CDO)

[@nithuterence6913]

It was a very informative video thank you so much

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you found the video informative. Stay tuned for more great content!

[@user-jl3rh4up9g]

Thank you for the tip Still trying to float Never tried swimming and I'm 57 now decided to learn You are better than my instructor from our leisure centre

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much! Keep practicing and follow the tips and you'll be able to float soon. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to get notified about the latest video coming next month!

[@user-jl3rh4up9g]

I can float now in my tummy soon I'll be floating in my back and since I am watching your videos I'm gaining confidence and I only use one kick float

[@sinthialunatushi5767]

This video really helped me a lot thank you so much brother ❤️❤️❤️ this is the perfect swimming video on the internet for me

[@RocketSwimming]

I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that! 😊 Your kind words means a lot to me, and I'm so glad that my video has been helpful for you. If you ever need more tips or guidance on your swimming journey, just let me know. Keep up the fantastic work, and happy swimming! 🏊‍♂️❤️😊

[@Nehla45]

Usefull video thanku 😊❤

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! Please subscribe to my channel and press the bell icon to get notified of my latest videos. Thank you for your support and interest. I appreciate it. 🙏

[@hiraltank2048]

Thankyou 😊

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! Happy swimming!

[@user-ml6zf1td4c]

Thank you for the process to the Back Float, I have been struggling .

[@RocketSwimming]

I'm glad I could help you with the back float process! Keep practicing, and you'll get the hang of it. If you haven't already, please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any new tips and lessons!

[@soosenn_suzanne]

professional teaching and attractive teacher 😍

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you for the compliment! 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found the teaching helpful. Your support means a lot to me! Keep swimming and stay awesome!

[@user-my3ur6sv7d]

Thanks alot fr floating tips

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! Don't forget to subscribe to get notified about latest videos.

[@hamidgaber3957]

Thanks a lot indeed

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! I really appreciate your positive feedback. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to get notified about upcoming videos. Happy Swimming 🏊 - Niraj (CDO)

[@Knight2007_]

This really helped, thank you!!

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! I'm happy that you found this video helpful. Let me know if you have any questions or video requests, okay? - Niraj (CDO)

[@Knight2007_]

@@RocketSwimming Alright! Good to know :)

[@EstinaKayumba]

Ican't wait to try this technique

[@RocketSwimming]

Cool! Let me know how it goes for you, okay?

[@savitawakare238]

thank you

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! I really appreciate your positive feedback. Don't forget to check out other videos in the channel.

[@jennifheraguilar4255]

Thanx! 😊

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome 😊 I really appreciate your positive feedback.

[@amandeepriyat2990]

So at last I found a awesome teacher❤. I am 36, learning swimming since a month, from India. Very nice explanation with full physics. I couldn't learn breathing till now. I will try this tomorrow. Thanks a lot❤❤!!

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Remember to be patient with yourself and keep practicing consistently. You're doing great! If you have any further questions or need more guidance, feel free to ask. Happy swimming and keep up the awesome progress! 🏊‍♂️❤️

[@Sahulearning]

I am 33 from India learning swimming since a month.

[@SwimSherpa]

Good content! Too many skip this important step. Stay Safe!

[@RocketSwimming]

Thanks, you so much! - Niraj (CDO)

[@monicajain8742]

Very good video..

[@RocketSwimming]

Many many thanks! Keep watching the videos and practicing, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Happy swimming!

[@bchaqueco]

New subscriber here! Appreciate all your videos! Amazing tips!

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much for subscribing to Rocket Swimming! Welcome to the family. I also appreciate your positive feedback. Let me know if you have any questions or video requests, ok? - Niraj (CDO)

[@bchaqueco]

@@RocketSwimming Thank you, I am barely learning to swim. I get nervous when I float on my back, and I don’t like the feeling of it. I float on the 4’6 of the pool, and I’m 5’6, but the feeling of it I get nervous and panic. So I watched your videos, and I think I need to kick and put my forehead in the water; I believe that is where I struggle and the breathing. These videos are excellent; please keep doing them, especially for beginners like myself. Perhaps, how to stand using fins would be a great video. Also, kicking, I feel like that is where I am struggling 😪

[@user-os7hq8qg1i]

Ty very much now i learnt how to backstroke very well.

[@RocketSwimming]

So glad to hear that you’ve mastered the backstroke! Keep practicing and you'll keep improving. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with more swimming tips and techniques. Happy swimming! 😊

[@Sarah-ou4px]

Thank you so much for this technique. I can float myself on the water.

[@RocketSwimming]

Wonderful! I am really proud of you. Keep me posted on your progress and don't forget to subscribe my channel.

[@Cheetah_of_Azra]

You got yourself a new subscriber

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your valuable subscription to our channel. Don't forget to check out our most popular videos. 😊 - Niraj (CDO)

[@Abhiw205]

I have learned it on 5th day of swimming class. It’s really nice

[@RocketSwimming]

That's really nice! If you ever have any questions or need further guidance, don't hesitate to reach out. Keep up the fantastic work, and happy swimming! 🏊‍♂️😊

[@rajnirathi7731]

Great

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your positive feedback.

[@prettyvlogs4066]

Yes i can float now happy to watching your videos ❤

[@RocketSwimming]

That's amazing to hear! 🎉 I'm thrilled that my videos helped you learn to float. It's such a fantastic feeling, isn't it? Keep up the fantastic work, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions or need further guidance. Happy floating, and keep enjoying your swimming journey! 🏊‍♂️😊❤️

[@Prem-vt8ys]

Wow... Thank u 👍 got the right guidance.

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! I really appreciate your positive feedback.

[@Sahulearning]

I will try this method

[@RocketSwimming]

Sure! Let me know how it goes for you, okay?

[@ddas7974]

Awesome video sir, very nicely made,love from india

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much! Love from USA to India.

[@abdirahmanbulhan2286]

Omg thanks bro

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! I'm happy that you found this video helpful. Don't forget to subscribe. - Niraj (CDO)

[@omaraherbert550]

Thank you I and my friends have learnt how to float in water,thanks to this video,,but we still have big problem breathing in free style swimming

[@RocketSwimming]

Congratulations on your progress Omara! I'm happy for you and your friends. You should definitely watch the following video to learn Freestyles Breathing technique kzbin.info/www/bejne/faKVkqavp65jg6s - Niraj (CDO)

[@AIdidnotTakemyjob]

I was thinking at first, you are in a pond lol

[@hemamalinim8144]

How to come to normal position while backfloating. I am having difficulty coming back to normal position.

[@RocketSwimming]

I will make a video soon. For now follow these instructions. First, pull your knees to your chest and lean forward. You'll automatically get into an upright position.

[@hemamalinim8144]

@@RocketSwimming thank you so much. I will definitely try.

[@thetravelish]

Could you guys do a video teaching how to snorkel please? Or give us some tips that can help people who are terrified of water l”ike me” to overcome that barrier 🙏

[@RocketSwimming]

I will record a video overcoming a fear of water next weekend at my next shoot. Have you used a snorkel before? I find it creates more panic than solace! I can do the video with a snorkel, but I wouldn’t recommend anyone actually tries what I’d be demonstrating unless they’re ready to swim laps. - Jonny Rocket (creator)

[@thetravelish]

@@RocketSwimming I have used a Snorkel before at Discovery Cove, but I had a body suit which idk if It helped me float lol

[@user-xq5th3cj2t]

I can float in front facing and do kicking and a little bit of freestyle but I'm really afraid of deep water. When I go to the deep water even front floating becomes difficult. Any solution to what should I master to overcome this fear?

[@RocketSwimming]

Sure! To overcome your fear of deep water, start gradually in shallow areas, use floatation devices, practice relaxation, and consider swimming with a buddy.

[@muhammadghazy8]

Oh so it's different for different people? Some people can float without needing to kick as much especially women? I have very fat legs compared to the rest of my body, could this be a reason to as why i struggled with preventing my feet from drowning? Thank you for the video!

[@RocketSwimming]

It depends but not a lot. Good technique is very important when swimming or floating. Are you fluttering your feet like fins? - Niraj (CDO)

[@ragingpoop8658]

thank you for these videos. I remember watching your older How to Float in Water video and it really helped me a lot. I have a question though and it's about treading water. Is everyone actually capable of learning it or are people like me just not able to? My uncle keeps saying that we should all learn to tread water first as he believes it's more important than other swimming techniques. Dude just keeps roasting me and some others for not being able to do it. The way he teaches it is by breastroke kicks which by KZbinrs' standards is much more tiring than alternating kicks or the eggbeater. I tried them all and I just can't stick my head out the water as I keep sinking. So I'm wondering if it's just from poor technique utilization or if my body just can't do it.

[@RocketSwimming]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Treading water is a very tricky subject. Generally we don't recommend treading water as it is a very tiring technique. Treading water is also very inefficient way to "survive" in emergency situations because you can't do it forever. You'll run out of your energy very fast as you use your leg muscles rapidly. Trying to stay vertical in water also seems illogical because you have very low surface area to stay afloat. We don't recommend treading water for the sole purpose of survival because it's not very efficient and logical. Instead, you should always try to float on your back as it's very easy and you can do it for a long period of time without getting tired. We will release treading water video soon but we recommend to focus on floating more than treading water. If you have any further questions then feel free to contact us on [e-mail] or head over to rocketswimming.com to get our WhatsApp number where you can chat directly with Jonny Rocket himself! Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to get notified about latest videos. 😊 - Niraj (CDO)

[@alupci]

@@RocketSwimming True! However, if you are swimming in the sea you can stay afloat vertically without moving legs and arms, as long as you do not inhale or exhale completely. You can even keep the hands in the packets and move forward as you are walking on the ground.

[@salazarrn1]

I get tense and forget to keep on breathing. Focus too much on keeping my chin up or my belly button then legs start to sink. Going to try this technique soon. My 5 year old is already swimming and it’s time I figure this out. I need to be able to jump into a body of water if my family needs help.

[@RocketSwimming]

Try it out and let me know how it goes. Keep me posted on your progress, okay?

[@WHAT-gm1xm]

Brother my hand come up but leg sink how to improve i practice daily sometimes water enter in my nose

[@RocketSwimming]

Keep kicking your legs slightly to prevent them from sinking.

[@amitalele]

Is floater drum useful for beginners...I am not able to stand in water..I did watch ur video of how to stand in water...but not able to apply it..I am really scared of drowning..so thought of this drum...is it helpful in initial stages of learning...and one more question do you get used to it

[@RocketSwimming]

A floater drum can be useful for beginners as it provides additional support and helps you stay buoyant. However, it's important to try to gradually reduce your dependence on it as you become more comfortable in the water. Keep practicing the techniques from my video, and remember to stay relaxed. With time and persistence, you'll gain more confidence and control. If you haven't already, please subscribe to my channel for more helpful tips and lessons!

[@LalitKumar-sn3jf]

While floating headup if a single drop of water enters nose... I get panic.. Is there a way to solve

[@RocketSwimming]

Absolutely, many people feel uneasy when water enters their nose. Try practicing blowing out gently through your nose while your head is above water. This can help build your confidence and make you more comfortable. Also, remind yourself that a single drop of water won't harm you. Slowly getting used to this sensation will help reduce your panic over time. Keep practicing and take it step by step. You've got this! 😊🏊‍♂️

[@CriRo9248]

I just cant do ittttt :( 4th try tomorrow hopefully this video helped

[@RocketSwimming]

Don't worry! I am positive that you will do it. Let me know how it goes for you, ok? - Niraj (CDO)

[@jjmhilu]

Grate!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RocketSwimming]

What’s your favorite drill to do in the water, Jacob? Let’s make a video about it! - Jonny Rocket (creator)

[@TreBonjour]

When I do back float , water goes into my ears as i breathe...how to prevent that ?

[@RocketSwimming]

Try to keep your chin up a bit more. Look slightly back and up instead of looking in the directions of your legs. Tilt your head back so your forehead is under the water. Water will create a barrier once your ears are under water.

[@eschelar]

Been working on this every day for a month. Longest I can keep my mouth above water is about 3 seconds. I can get my head above water a few more times but iver time it gets progressively harder until I just sink like a rock. Pushing the belly up helps a lot. Swimming backwards helps too. Problem is, I can only get my mouth shive water with around 95% full lungs, so even a tiny breath out means that I will slip below the surface and no amount of paddling with arms will get me back to the top. This is with "relaxed" as the primary method. I've tried many different variations at this point and some pool friends have tried to help but none of them have any ideas that work. Feeling pretty frustrated. I'm ou ting 60 to 90 minutes every day into this and barely made any progress. Currently running 108kg at 26% bodyfat, powerlifter in competition prep mode. I have gotten some progress, but still haven't workwd out how to breathe because everything that involves me getting my head out of water requires that my lungs are so full, I can't exchange enough air to get a breath unless I breathe out, which just puts me at the bottom of the pool. I'm practicing kicking this way. Take a big breath, go under, kick for about 45 seconds, most of which is scraping my chest along the bottom, with lungs totally full.

[@RocketSwimming]

it’s great to see you’re putting in so much effort. It can be incredibly frustrating when progress seems slow, but every bit of practice is a step forward. Here are a few tips that might help with your situation: 1: It sounds like you’re struggling with buoyancy. Sometimes, our bodies need to learn to trust the water. Try practicing floating on your back while keeping your body as relaxed as possible. Focus on keeping your belly up and your head back. 2: Instead of holding your breath completely or exhaling all at once, try exhaling gradually while your head is in the water. This might help you maintain better buoyancy and give you more control over your breathing. 3: Make sure your body is in a horizontal position. Your hips might be sinking, which causes your legs to drop and makes it harder to keep your head above water. Focus on engaging your core and glutes to keep your body aligned. 4: Practice using your arms more effectively to help lift your head. When treading water, a sculling motion (moving your hands back and forth) can help keep you afloat. 5: The type of kick you use can make a big difference. A flutter kick or eggbeater kick might give you better results than a standard breaststroke kick, especially for staying afloat. 6: Consider practicing breathing techniques outside the water to get comfortable with the rhythm of inhaling and exhaling. Yoga or breathing exercises can be beneficial. 7: It might be helpful to get some professional coaching, even if just for a few sessions. A trained instructor can give you personalized feedback and correct any techniques that might be hindering your progress. Remember, learning to swim well is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep at it, and celebrate the small victories along the way. You’ve got the dedication, and with time, your hard work will pay off. Keep pushing through, and don’t hesitate to reach out for more tips if needed!

[@eschelar]

@@RocketSwimming This is why your channel is better than so many others. Appreciate this very much. You also responded to me in another place, but I hope there is some value in the conversation for others who might be looking for answers and have buoyancy issues. I know I'm not the only one. I feel like your answers show that you have a lot of experience teaching people. I agree, it's very frustrating. Some of this is just me trying to keep my mental momentum up because I have felt like giving up quite a few times recently as I have now been working on learning to swim and float for over a month every day for 1-1.5 hours and many people have told me that it should only take a few sessions to get the basics worked out. 1. Yep, doing this. It helps a lot. What I am finding right now is that even with completely relaxed body, I can only keep my mouth above water for about 2-3 seconds before I drop down to around 9 inches below the surface. If I drop below that, I sink straight to the bottom. Kicking with moderate intensity prevents, this but is quite energy intensive and only gets around 5 or 6 seconds. I can extend that to around 7-8 seconds if I am continuously pushing up with my hands (as was recommended to me by a friend and accomplished swimmer, but I have not yet worked out any way to float on my back with my mouth above water for a sustained amount of time longer than this. The most sustainable so far is to keep movement very gentle, spread myself out as much as possible and use gentle sculling to stay near the surface. This gets 2-3 seconds to take a breath (exhale, coordinate with hand motion to stay up to inhale, then under the water for about 6-10 seconds until I get back to the surface or impact the bottom of the pool). I cannot exhale at all when floating on my back unless coordinated with hands to lift myself up. Even still, exhaling even just a small mouthful of air immediately puts me below the surface. Without significant effort to get back to the surface, I will immediately start to sink to the bottom of the pool in that position. I can be totally relaxed for around 40 seconds or so under the water without issue, even on the bottom of the pool. I just can't stay at the surface and no method so far appears to work so I can stay up for more than around 7 breaths. Because the breathing is so shallow and sporadic, I run out of air with full lungs after around 7-8 breaths and have to stop and reset, or I exhale a bit too much and hit the bottom. 2. While floating on my back, it is not possible to exhale continuously while my head is below water because any time my lungs are below 95% full, I am already sinking to the bottom. I was doing breathing drills with my friend last night and he said that I should practice being on the bottom and breathing out all my air to get accustomed and overcome the panic. So he went under the surface and let out a huge stream of bubbles to get to the bottom. I just let out a small bubble, about one mouthful and went straight to the bottom at the same speed as him. I was still at around 95% lungs full, relaxed, sitting on the bottom, while he had to let out most of his air just to get there. Just basic physics says that I must be quite a lot less buoyant than him. This is better when I am facing forwards because I am not trying to relax in this position and I'm not trying to keep my mouth consistently above the surface of the water. Moving forwards tends to give a bit more control over my buoyancy point. My point of buoyancy facing forwards is also around 9 inches below the surface and if I am flat and with arms outstretched above my head, gently kicking to remain parallel with the surface of the water, no part of my body is above the surface, even if I lift my head up. If I let my legs drop a bit, the very top of my head will sometimes pop out, maybe half an inch or an inch at most. Getting my mouth high enough to take a breath requires significant effort and typically involves 3 pulls in any front-down position (freestyle, breast stroke, side stroke). With a basic left-right freestyle, my mouth never comes close to the surface, but I can do a double stroke on one side and kinda-sorta get close, inconsistently. In these positions, I am able to exhale continuously while underwater and I can manage to get around 20 seconds between breaths at the most relaxed I can get. 3. Ironically, letting my hips drop in the water a little bit is the most effective way of getting a breath in these positions. Otherwise, my mouth does not easily breach the surface. On my back however, keeping hips and belly high helps a lot, although I need to bring my chin in to my chest a bit in order for my mouth to come up. Putting my head back tends to push over too far and my mouth never comes out of the water. 4. treading water is a little ways off yet. I am trying to focus on 1) breathing, 2) back floating 3) low energy sustainable front swim as my current goals. Attempts so far to tread water have not been even close to successful. I have not yet gotten my head above water past the mid-eye line, and even that was a lucky accident with significant exertion. 5. I have been working on kicking as well and I am extremely poor with this. The most effective kick I have right now for consistency is a flutter kick, although the side stroke scissor kick does give better directional locomotion, it's a bit of an oddity where it comes to practical use right now. I do tend to go backwards a lot, but I am improving a bit. Ironically, the best results I get in kicking are holding my breath (with trickle exhales) and I am basically scraping my chest along the bottom of the pool, keeping my body horizontal, head looking straight down, with my arms at my sides to focus exclusively on kicking technique. I am practicing this around 10-15 minutes per day. 6. I am currently spending 25-35 minutes per practice session on breathing (currently daily). I suspect that this is probably the biggest barrier for me right now. I mentioned this in my response to you elsewhere because you mentioned something about "circular breathing" in one of your videos (maybe this one? I've watched a lot of your videos recently). I'm not exchanging air in a useful way right now, so there's little difference in exhaling/inhaling with just the top 5% of my lung capacity and just holding my breath. I have about 5 different drills I am practicing right now, focusing on trying to understand how to control breathing with the diaphragm, chest and also dealing with water going up my nose without panicking. This increased focus on breathing is new this week. 7. yes, I have looked into professional coaching. I am in Asia and I am not particularly confident that the coaches here know their craft well enough. None of them seem to have anything useful to say when I chat with them (I have been a regular at this pool for several years as I use it primarily for recovery after lifting and only recently decided to try to learn to swim) about my specific difficulties. They basically say the same thing as everyone else does, which is clearly not working well for me. Most of them have experience in two areas of teaching - teaching kids as beginners and teaching intermediate students who are already proficient in swimming looking to compete. None of them have any idea how to address technical issues of breathing or issues of buoyancy. I've got 2 friends here who are avid swimmers who have been giving me advice - some better and some worse. Both of them are quite stumped when I do the same thing as they do and have completely different results like bonking hard on the bottom of the pool. I also have a friend who is an athlete and I suspect could unlock some of the more difficult challenges I've been dealing with since he also runs low bodyfat, with higher muscle density (although not even close to the same ratios as me) and I believe he might have some tips that work for less buoyant people. Unfortunately, he's got a family and I was asking him to help for a few weeks until he officially backed out last week. He just doesn't have the time in his schedule right now for his own training, let alone helping me. I've been researching and reading and asking questions on YT during my lunch breaks regularly and I've had a few people replying to my comments who are like me, but I think most of them just give up. Triathletes seem to be the closest to me in muscle mass and density, but they also tend to wear a wetsuit and swim in salt water, which may help a lot with buoyancy. I haven't yet seen any videos that are specifically designed for people who don't have normal buoyancy. In my lifting, I'm definitely the tortoise, not the hare. In my swimming, if it wasn't a safe environment in a pool, I'd probably be dead in less than 2 minutes. Your tips are always appreciated.

[@user-te3oe2xu2z]

Why am i turning on the other side when i do this?

[@RocketSwimming]

Engage your core more and spread your arms.

[@patryk6747]

Hi can i use mask for all exercises you showing in your videos? Its more comfortable for me because in googles i found it very often that water getting into my nose and i dont like that i dont know maybe its matter of expousure, btw i learned today how to swim on your back thank to this video you make, also i have another question hmm i tried to swim with kickboard and i hold it above water im not pushing it down but i sink anyway, and my legs sink too i dont kbow how to hold my head above water for my legs not to sink but when im on my back i dont have this problem

[@RocketSwimming]

Yes, you can use a "swimming" mask for all the exercises if it makes you more comfortable. You can also use nose clips which can be better than the mask. For swimming with the kickboard, make sure to keep your body position streamlined and your core engaged. Try to kick from your hips rather than your knees to maintain a more horizontal position in the water. It may take some practice, but you'll get there! Congrats on learning to swim on your back-keep up the great work!

[@patryk6747]

@@RocketSwimming thank you for taking your time and answer my questiom, i appreciate this so much, not many youtubers do this, i discovered your channel recently and i like it very much :)

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! I really appreciate your kind words.

[@patryk6747]

@@RocketSwimming you're welcome too :)

[@seatpiseth2651]

the first minute, i think you are at the pond or lack... but then the upside camera tell me that you're in the pool !

[@RocketSwimming]

Haha, that’s funny! The camera angle can be a bit tricky sometimes. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! If you have any questions or need more tips, feel free to ask. Happy swimming!

[@alanguages]

You have a similar video called "How to Float in Water | How To Swim For Beginners | Important Survival Skill" Will you make a How to Front Float in Water? Beginners techniques with the legs, direction to look and putting your head up to breathe, when front floating, etc...? Just like this video and the other one for back floating.

[@RocketSwimming]

You’re right! Thank you so much for being a devoted follower of my channel! I appreciate YOU! Thank you. We keep getting requests for this topic, and since it’s our most popular topics, we decided to give the people what they want! We’ll be remaking them again and again if that’s the most frequently asked questions. What are your video requests? Maybe we could FaceTime and talk through what someone at your stage needs. Yeah? Let me know! - Jonny Rocket (creator)

[@alanguages]

​@@RocketSwimming Thanks. The details associated with the front float technique is what I am interested in, as it is fundamental for every other swimming techniques to swim forward, like some of your students. The front float on the stomach and how to breathe and go back in that position, preventing sinking, etc... Effectively, like the back float videos, just with the front float. Both floating techniques are for beginners, where everybody has to start. Your previous back float video covered the details needed for me to do it properly. It is truly appreciated.

[@RocketSwimming]

Awesome! We have a breathing video coming in two weeks - stay tuned! - Jonny Rocket (creator)

[@ezio9446]

How can you maintain air in your laungs while talking

[@RocketSwimming]

Years of swimming instruction experience. 😊

[@jjmhilu]

Sorry Jonny! The scripts have blurred a little bit not seen clearly!

[@RocketSwimming]

Oh no! Maybe check your internet connection and refresh the page. - Jonny Rocket (creator)

[@mashfiqurrahman4441]

I panic a lot and my lower body gets stiff. Then my legs sink when i try to float.

[@RocketSwimming]

It's natural to feel that way at first. Try to focus on staying calm and taking slow, deep breaths. Relaxing your body is key-keep your core engaged but let your legs and hips stay loose. With practice, you'll find it easier to stay afloat. Keep at it, and you'll get there!

[@PurpleMediaNews]

You should always float in the water otherwise you will fall down freestyle your full face will be underwater

[@kemchiag7241]

This still feels impossible for me 😢

[@RocketSwimming]

I understand that it can feel overwhelming at times, but remember that learning to swim takes time and practice. With patience and perseverance, you'll gradually build your skills and confidence. Keep at it, and remember that you're capable of more than you think. You've got this! 💪🏊‍♂️

[@florecitadelcampo13]

Try first in salt water, it’s easier because salt makes you float

[@MiniMisa]

This is my biggest fear for some reason. Letting my body fall back in the water in order to do this. I need to do it though...

[@RocketSwimming]

I understand how you feel, it can be scary to let go and trust in the water. But remember, floating on your back is a natural and instinctive movement for our bodies. I trust in your ability to master floating on your back. Remember to always practice under the supervision of a lifeguard to ensure your safety. Keep pushing through your fear, you will get there! - Niraj (CDO)

[@maxxt-mz7sz]

Sometimes my ears start hurting when I’m floating on my back idk why

[@RocketSwimming]

It is because of the water pressure on the back of your ears. Try using ear buds or noise buds and see if those help. You should also consult a doctor if you feel too much pain.

[@user-xq3jq3cf2f]

I can float on my stomach not my back😅😅

[@RocketSwimming]

No worries! Follow the techniques mentioned in the video and keep practicing.

[@omughade6771]

thank you

[@RocketSwimming]

You're welcome! I really appreciate your positive feedback. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to get notified about latest videos. Happy Swimming 😁🏊