Can't swim?

Question

i'm really skinny (not anorexic! i like to eat) and i've always had a fear of water. i'm invited to a pool party in 3 weeks and i really need to learn 2 tread!

when i was 5 i took lessons and i was ok at first then i got a load of water in my nose and mouth and started sinking. the teacher yelled at me and threatened 2 drop me in the deep end. been scared ever since! Help!

Answer 1

To tread: Bring your arms in and out sideways. Move your legs as if you're riding a bike.

If you still can't do it, ask how deep the pool is and if it's deep just dip your legs in. I invited a heap of friends over once to my pool and one of them cou'dn't swim, but she was fine the whole time. We had tons of floaties around and me and the rest of my friends were all competitive swimmers, so i think you'll be fine.

Answer 2

that is sad. Well since u r skinny it will probably b hard for u to float ( i can't float on my back at all) but just go to a pool and start swimming in the shallow end and then gradually move to teh deep end

Answer 3

don't worry i can't swim and i bet there is going to be many people who can't swim

Answer 4

hahaha dont be silly, just go for it...or just get hold of a beachball or sumthin that helps u float if u think u r gonna sink.

Answer 5

just pretend to hug... with your hands and feet  like really big! anyways the teacher is a stupid ***** if she actually did that!!!

Answer 6

If you feel uncomfortable in the water come up with an excuse for not going in and just sit around the pool and look pretty.

Answer 7

That's a mean teacher, never think about that place again.

It sounds like you have lots of time to practice so relax. If you don't have a pool find a friends and get into the shallow end. Hold onto the wall and move to the deep end. You can try kicking and slowly letting go of the wall, then grabbing it again. Have your friend or family member who knows how to  take you out to the middle of the pool and try letting go of you and grabbing you again. Wave your arms and kick like crazy!

Answer 8

do egg beater in the water, best treding there is.

Answer 9

yeah, hold onto some kind of pool float or just hang out in the shallow end, to tread just pretend like you're sitting in a chair & make an 'eggbeater' motion with your legs, use your arms for support- hope the party's fun :)