Level: Beginner
Theme: Familiarization with the front snorkel
Front snorkel and head position
Exercise D-1.2 Breathing – Out of the water
Objective

Understand and identify incorrect head positions in order to more easily recognize the correct posture.
The objective is to create clear sensory references between incorrect positions and the correct one.

Instructions

* From the neutral position, deliberately move into extreme positions:
* chin lifted toward the sky (extension)
* chin lowered toward the chest (flexion)
* Hold each position for a few seconds.
* Then return to an intermediate position.
* Compare the sensations between the extreme positions and the central position.
* Repeat several times.

Performance criteria

* The extreme positions are clearly reached (flexion / extension).
* Sensations are observed without excessive tension.
* The return to a central position is controlled.

Success criteria

* I can easily recognize the sensations of an incorrect position.
* I am able to identify when my neck is in flexion or extension.
* I can more easily return to a neutral position after exploration.
* I understand that certain sensations indicate an incorrect posture.

Points to watch

No specific safety considerations for this exercise.