To get started, this drill can be done with or without a snorkel.  We’re demonstrating this without a snorkel so you can see the face better.  However, for longer sets and during training, it’s better to spend time with a snorkel on.

This drill is by far the simplest of the balance drills.  Extend an arm forward, palm facing down, eyes pointed to the bottom.  

Kick flutter kick gently so you don’t build a false sense of balance through the kick.  We’re using fins to keep the effort level low.

The focus here is STABILITY.  A lack of any movement from anything other than the kick.  Focus on the firmness and rigidity of the lead arm.

Think about how the fingers piece through the water, and how there is NO feeling of water pressing against any part of the arm other than the fingertips.  Allow the rest of the arm to disappear behind the fingers.

The top arm should be showing above the surface are far down the arm as possible.  In some cases, the hand is exposed and laying on the hip.

Again, focus on stability and a lack of movement from anything other than the kick.

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