Doggy Paddle Swimming Technique For Beginners | Breathe Easily by Swimming Dog Paddle
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Күн бұрынLearn doggy paddle swimming technique by watching this step-by-step video. In this video, Johnny Rocket breaks down the steps to master this fun and unique swimming style. Whether you're looking for a playful way to enjoy the water or want to swim with your head above water, Johnny's expert guidance has got you covered.
Key Highlights:
1: Learn the gentle flutter kick for the perfect doggy paddle.
2: Discover the right arm movements and balance tips.
3: Get insights into maintaining stability and reducing resistance.
4: Find out how to keep your head above water effortlessly.
To perform the Doggy Paddle effectively:
Keep the legs underwater at a downward angle to maintain balance and reduce splashing.
Use a gentle flutter kick for the legs.
Employ a scooping motion with the arms, similar to how children often paddle in the water.
Alternatively, use an extended freestyle pull with a slight lateral movement for balance.
Angle the hand like a pizza slicer to minimize resistance during hand movement.
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@RB-gt8bf 7 ай бұрын
I am the person who has commented on several of your great teaching videos who is currently in a beginning swimming class of 7 but I am the only true Non Swimmer. Since my instructor does not take much time with me and seems to focus on the swimmers your teaching videos have been so valuable. I watched this video over and over before I went to class last week and bingo. I started doing this!!! When my instructor happened to come over to me she said "oh I see you are practicing treading water"... but low and behold I was practicing how to doggy paddle. I did ask my instructor when I started the class if I could start with a doggy paddle and she said "I don't teach this because it is not a stroke". Thanks for this video as I knew doggy paddle is a technique that is good for new beginner swimmers, and your video confirmed this thought to me.
@RocketSwimming 7 ай бұрын
I am so glad that you found my channel and you're trying to learn different techniques and strokes. I wish you all the best on your swim journey. Keep me posted on your progress, okay? I am happy to see your progress.
@RB-gt8bf 6 ай бұрын
thank you and I will keep you posted!@@RocketSwimming
@pranaykothari803 7 күн бұрын
Thank ypu so much :)
@RocketSwimming 5 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@neversurrenderinlife 2 ай бұрын
This is the first thing my dad taught and now I understand its importance!
@RocketSwimming 2 ай бұрын
That's really cool! If you ever have any questions or need further guidance, don't hesitate to reach out. Keep up the fantastic work, and happy swimming! 🏊♂️😊
@rainahenderson3447 Ай бұрын
This is the best video I've found on KZfaq so far that actually breaks it down step by step. Thank you! Trying this technique next week.
@RocketSwimming Ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Good luck trying out the technique next week! Let me know how it goes! 😊
@GiveThx4Him 8 ай бұрын
How I wish I could do this! Learned freestyle swimming years ago & now that’s the only way I know how to swim, with my head IN the water. I swim daily & see people glide across the pool like swans & every time I try it my head is bobbing in & out the water. I’ll try your technique, I think I’ve been focussing on keeping my hips above the water instead of letting them drop. Thx for the video, will try doing this soon!
@doxa78 8 ай бұрын
I am the same. 😢
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Swimming techniques can be challenging to master, but with practice and the right adjustments, you can improve your form and efficiency. Focusing on keeping your hips up and maintaining a streamlined position should help. Remember, it's all about finding a comfortable and efficient balance in the water. Keep practicing, and you'll see improvements over time. If you have any more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask. Happy swimming!
@GiveThx4Him 8 ай бұрын
Actually, swimming streamline is hindering me. In your video your hips are lowered so keeping them up is not effective, not for me anyway. I tried all last week, even had a master swimmer in the lane next to me & she couldn’t help me. 🤦♀️ I’ll keep trying b’cuz it’s probably an easy fix. You guys will be the 1st to know when I do get it.😃
@Bond-fm1nb 8 ай бұрын
I am the same
@GiveThx4Him 7 ай бұрын
I GOT IT!!! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 You know what helped me? I did a normal kick but not as fast, arched my back more which lowered my hips & pulled the water towards me as you did in the video. Now, my entire upper body is still submerged but my head is now above water. It's actually more of a "reach-pull" b'cuz as I reached fwd as far as I could w/ my left arm, I'm pulling w/ the right arm & kept that motion going. Thx A MILLION guys! You have no idea how long I've tried to swim "on top" of the water. I still haven't perfected it but at least I can "breathe" as I practice.😊
@elainenilsson5472 8 ай бұрын
Doggy paddle is excellent for strengthening the back of the arms, triceps brachii, if you pull hard and long enough.
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
It's also a stroke that some people naturally resort to when they are less comfortable with other swimming techniques. So, while it may not be the most efficient swimming stroke, it can still have its benefits, including as a way to build strength and confidence in the water. Thanks for pointing that out!
@elainenilsson5472 8 ай бұрын
I sent this video to a swim instructor that I know. I would always ask her why she doesn't teach the doggy paddle. She said because it isn't a stroke. My argument is "Are you trying to create an olympian or teach someone how to save their life?" I never had swim lessons. My mother taught me the doggy paddle and I just learned the rest on my own and in my own time. Love your videos.@@RocketSwimming
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
True! Just because "it's not a stroke" doesn't mean one shouldn't learn it. @@elainenilsson5472
@doxa78 8 ай бұрын
I took lessons to learn Doggy paddle or head above water breaststroke. I started with learning freestyle, then breaststroke which i managed to learn after a little while but my ultimate goal to learn this survival stroke seems much harder than “proper strokes”. I am so disappointed 😢 I often hear whereas children naturally figure out how to do this, lots of adult learner find this much much harder to learn.
@elainenilsson5472 8 ай бұрын
Actually when I learned it, it was just a pull. Nothing fancy. My mother had me hold onto a wall and kick for what seemed forever (5 minutes) with elbows locked. Then she told me to turn around and put my arms out in front and kick toward her and when I felt the need, PULL. Worked like a charm. I learned to swim in 5 minutes.@@doxa78
@Olivia-- Ай бұрын
You really are the best instructor 💛
@RocketSwimming Ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! Keep up the great work, and happy swimming! 🏊♂️😊
@fatinanatsheh9116 8 ай бұрын
I like it too much.thank you
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad that you found the video helpful. If you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Happy swimming, and well done on your progress!
@bskeete 8 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further clarification on anything, feel free to ask. Happy swimming!
@vanesamobbak6694 7 ай бұрын
This was my first swimming style but it’s called dog scopes according to my coach it’s much easy for me
@RocketSwimming 7 ай бұрын
Cool! Keep me posted on your swim journey.
@catalinadiaz3315 3 ай бұрын
Great video. Can putting a pool noodle under chest help? Thank you!
@RocketSwimming 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! If you put pull noodle under your chest then your body will become upright in the water. Try it in the shallow water.
@manjuljohn 7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@manjuljohn 7 ай бұрын
Hey coach...really helpfull, I tried doggy paddle before but as u said in video I couldnt keep my head out as water got into my mouth...well been away from pool for like 3 months now, as my son had a small surgery and was asked to keep away from pool for sometime...missing my happy place😢
@RocketSwimming 7 ай бұрын
Oh no! How's your son now? I will pray for the quick recovery of your son. Make sure you practice the technique from the video and report back about your progress. Also THANK YOU so much for your support on multiple videos! I really appreciate it.
@manjuljohn 7 ай бұрын
He is ok now...hoping to resume this week or next ..😊
@RocketSwimming 7 ай бұрын
Glad to know that!@@manjuljohn
@lakshsudan9195 29 күн бұрын
does frog kick require leg bending angle greater than 80° or it can be done with less bending knees
@RocketSwimming 28 күн бұрын
Greater than 80 degrees is ideal. This bending motion helps generate propulsion by pushing water behind you. But go slow and gradually increase the bending angle as you become more flexible.
@bhavnarathod6317 6 ай бұрын
Hi I wonder if you can help me. I’m learning to swim as an adult. I have been for months now but I can’t seem to let go of the kickboard - what do I need to do? Please help I am frustrated and feel I should just give up
@RocketSwimming 6 ай бұрын
Can you tell me the reason behind not letting go of the kickboard? Are you afraid of something like not being able to breathe properly or sinking?
@bhavnarathod6317 6 ай бұрын
@@RocketSwimming don’t really know the reason i don’t know if there is some sort of fear holding me back but I just can’t do without the kickboard. My instructor thinks I’m not trying hard enough but I’m at the end of my tether - I just want to be able to swim but how to go forward? Tried using a pullbuoy between the knees but that falls aside when moving forward
@RocketSwimming 6 ай бұрын
Can you send me your swim footages on my email or upload them to youtube and send me the link. I want to see what is happening when you're swimming.@@bhavnarathod6317
@geemashele8010 20 күн бұрын
I’m a beginner swimmer and I’m learning this technique. The problem is I can’t get far, I always sink. Any tips that might help?
@RocketSwimming 18 күн бұрын
The doggy paddle can be tricky at first, but here are a few tips. Relax Your Body, Kick Consistently, Scoop the water with your hands, like you're digging a hole in the sand, Spend some time practicing floating on your front and back to get more comfortable with your buoyancy. Keep practicing and don't get discouraged!
@Viewersfilmtv4 8 ай бұрын
Hav been trying learning how to trend in water season after season, but still has been my headache, can u give any tip?
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
Please watch this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ep-JZdilmbbVZ3k.html Let me know if you have any questions after watching the video.
@princesshabesha332 8 ай бұрын
Do you I need air in my lungs to stay on the surface or no? I have struggled to stay above the surface swimming both heads up breastroke and dog paddle? Thanks
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
Yes, having air in your lungs can help you stay afloat and on the surface when swimming. When your lungs are filled with air, your body becomes less dense, and this buoyancy can help you stay above water. In strokes like heads-up breaststroke or doggy paddle, where your head is above water, maintaining some air in your lungs can provide extra support.
@princesshabesha332 8 ай бұрын
thank you so much! My instructor told me air in lungs is not needed and I just need to position myself above the water by stretching the body and that makes me afloat so I was confused. @@RocketSwimming
@mariammohammed2004 6 ай бұрын
How to keep my body floating without sinking when i do sculling i cant control my body like this in the water
@RocketSwimming 5 ай бұрын
Please watch this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdNol92du6u0pn0.html
@ayushiagarwal_1012 8 ай бұрын
Heyyy, I always sink while trying to dog paddle, my core gets tight and I can't keep my face up. Can you help me with any practice drills for this?
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
I suggest to keep your core relaxed while keeping your legs underwater. Don't try to kick too fast or hard. Just relax and do flutter kicks. Imaging you are treading water but you lean forward.
@doxa78 8 ай бұрын
How about breathing? It’s hard to keep my lungs a quarter full at all times. Isn’t it then like shallow breathing? I find head above water breaststork impossible for this reason and while doggy paddle swimming might be easier or just as difficult, I am not sure. I learned how to swim free style thanks to your video and a group lesson at my local swimming pool at age 44 but head up breaststoke seems impossible and this doggy style is probably just as hard I reckon. 😢
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
Focus on controlled exhalation, coordinate your breaths with your strokes, practice, stay relaxed, and consider using floatation devices to help. It takes practice, so don't be discouraged! Did you watch this video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptald8qXydGdqWw.html And this? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/buBdqdSWppbLZoE.html
@doxa78 8 ай бұрын
@@RocketSwimmingyes i watched it +20 times 😅 i can swim breaststroke. But i can’t do survival stroke. With my head above water, once I exhale I immediately sink under water 😭 Thanks for your reply!
@balrajraj5081 7 күн бұрын
His instructions are inaudible though background music is there.
@RocketSwimming 5 күн бұрын
Apologies for the background music. We will lower it down for the upcoming videos.
@manishpatil3526 8 ай бұрын
Very popular style of swimming in elderly peoples 😂 Looks ugly but it's effective 😅
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
It's also popular among kids and beginner swimmers who are afraid of water.
@lookmanobrake 8 ай бұрын
I use to do this back in the Day, When Swimming Pool Joint in my House Close bya. And playing with the Kids in the River Ask Me. What the Heck is that Style Bruu, I said Dogie Style and their start Bullying Me 😂😅
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
Haha, it sounds like you had a funny experience explaining your swimming style Swimming can be a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. Keep up the good work, and don't let a little friendly teasing get in the way of your swimming adventures! 😄🏊♂️
@Neemakalinga 8 ай бұрын
hello im from Michigan and would love to enroll in a swimming class with you. do you offer services in the Michigan state by any chance and how does that work? thanks
@RocketSwimming 8 ай бұрын
We offer swimming lessons in Austin, Texas. Please contact me on jonny@rocketswimming.com so we can arrange something.
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