Backstroke Bootcamp Swimming Lesson Plan
LEARNING BACKSTROKE MADE EASY.
WANT TO SPEND MORE TIME TEACHING AND LESS TIME PLANNING?
build a better backstroke from scratch or correct your stroke.

The clear, progressive lesson plan to help swimmers learn backstroke or perfect their stroke.
Here's What You Get
- 18 Activities to build the essential backstroke skills
- Designed & written for kids aged 5-12yo
- Instant PDF download — no waiting, just print & go to the pool
- Easy to use for private 1 on 1 coaching or swim classes
- Adaptable activities for fitness, skill levels or individual needs
- Written by an experienced swim instructor
Why You'll ❤ It
- Drills set out to make you feel and look confident
- We break down the stroke into simple, achievable steps
- Clear guidance - no jargon
- No fluff - get swimming sooner by learning the basics and build from there
- Correct your technique as you learn
Backstroke can be a deceptively easy stroke when you watch it swum by the pros.
But, too often, without the right skills & knowledge swimmers develop faults that slow them down or make the stroke harder than it should be.
Whether you’re teaching a brand-new swimmer or refining a competitive stroke for members in your squad, Backstroke Bootcamp will give you the exact sequence of skills and drills you need to develop an efficient, confident backstroke; without the bad habits!
This isn’t just a list of backstroke drills. We've created the lesson plan to guide the swimmers so they use the correct body positioning, timing, rotation and alignment as they swim backstroke.
You’ll know exactly how to teach each skill, and they'll know exactly where each part of their body (arms, head, toes, feet, hands and even ears!) should be as they cycle through the stroke.
The lesson plan is also ideal to correct common mistakes before they become ingrained and to refine even the sloppiest of strokes. One skill at a time!
More than just drills — it's a complete learning system for faster, efficient backstroke!