How to coach freestyle to total beginner?

Hello! Next weekend I will try to get two friends to learn how to swim freestyle. I have been swimming for 25 years and have never faced the challenge to teach freestyle to total beginners. Where to start? What drills works best? Very greatful for all tips you might have! cheers! /Per Start from what they can do naturally with as little explanations as possible, then go from there. The key is for you to get in the water and demonstrate. We are monkeys, we learn a lot by imitation. Chances are that you will rapidly need to help them breathe, or finding a suitable breathing position. For this, flutter kick on the side, 1 arm up the other along side the body is good I find.

Hello! Next weekend I will try to get two friends to learn how to swim freestyle. I have been swimming for 25 years and have never faced the challenge to teach freestyle to total beginners. Where to start? What drills works best? Very greatful for all tips you might have! cheers! /Per Start from what they can do naturally with as little explanations as possible, then go from there. The key is for you to get in the water and demonstrate. We are monkeys, we learn a lot by imitation. Chances are that you will rapidly need to help them breathe, or finding a suitable breathing position. For this, flutter kick on the side, 1 arm up the other along side the body is good I find.