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Tumble Noodle




Learning to somersault in the water is important for learning to tumble turn. Stand in the shallow end of the pool with a noodle. Grab the noodle at both ends with both hands, take a big breath and get ready to exhale water through your nose. Push off the bottom of the pool and do a somersault inside the noodle, try to go straight over and hold onto the noodle at all times, then stand up. Each time try to go a little faster.