Weekly Warm-Up: An Introduction to One-Arm Towing

With one less appendage available, lifeguards must draw extra strength from their legs. This is the first in a 4-part series looking ways to power up a rescue.

By Pete DeQuincy

Last month, as part of our Weekly Warm-Up series, we explored several swimming kicks that I think your guards should be proficient in. This time, we’re going to add to the challenge by using some of those same techniques combined with a one-armed hold.

The goal here is for your guards to determine which kick to use, depending on the victim, size of the lifeguard and the nature of the situation.

In the video above, I explain the four kicking styles for your guards to practice in a one-arm towing situation.

We're begining this series with the flutter kick. See the video below for the drill.