Wisdom Teeth | Swimming qualification

[13Point1Heiress]

So the 5minute prone float we have to pass is us face down in the water, like a "dead man's" float? I'm not a swimmer so I'm not sure of the terminology with the actual movements.

[LT Guppy]

Originally Posted by 13Point1Heiress

So the 5minute prone float we have to pass is us face down in the water, like a "dead man's" float? I'm not a swimmer so I'm not sure of the terminology with the actual movements.

Yes, prone means face down.

There is very little movement involved in a prone float, they do not want to see you paddling with your arms, kicking with your legs or otherwise treating water. Little movements to stay in position or to bring your head up to breathe are ok, but otherwise you are basically just letting your arms and legs dangle and letting the water support you. If you cross your legs at the ankles, it will help.

[HMYert]

what is the exact form that is needed to be used?

[LT Guppy]

Originally Posted by HMYert

what is the exact form that is needed to be used?

For what?

[HMYert]

Prone float

[LT Guppy]

Originally Posted by HMYert

Prone float

There is no "form."
As long as you:
-Keep your face in the water except when breathing
-Move as little as possible
-Don't look like you're struggling
You'll be fine.

The most comfortable way I've found to do it is to being kind of positioned like you were kneeling on your hands and knees with your arms dangling toward the bottom of the pool. Crossing your ankles will help keep you from kicking. You can make little movements with your hands (like 'c' or 's' stories) to maintain your position or bring your head up to breathe.
Other than that, just try to relax and slow your breathing/heart rate.

[Diesirae27]

Originally Posted by Guppy2010

Other than that, just try to relax and slow your breathing/heart rate.

Mental exercise more than swimming/physical exercise. Gotcha. I'm good with this now.