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Associated sport: Synchronised Swimming
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: Yes

Game description

On a call from the coach, players run or swim towards the coach (here), away from the coach (there), or perform a movement on the spot (nowhere).

What you need (setting up)

• 4 x cones or markers to define the playing area on land.
• Pool or safe, calm open water.
• Lane ropes to define the playing area in the water if desired.

What to do

• Start the activity on land before progressing to the water.
• Land:
• • 'Here!' - players run towards the coach. 
  • 'There!' - players run away from the coach in the direction the coach is pointing.
  • 'Nowhere!' - players stand or walk on the spot with swimming arms or run on the spot.
• Water (as above and):
• • 'Here!' - players swim towards the coach.
  • 'There!' - players swim away from the coach in the direction the coach is pointing.
  • 'Nowhere' - players choose a direction to swim away from others (nominate a number of strokes).
• Change the stroke.
• On the call of 'Nowhere', swimmers perform nominated activities:
• • quarter, half, full turns.
  • treading water.
  • treading water and clapping above the head a nominated number of times.
  • handstand.
  • duck dives. 

Change it

• Increase or decrease the duration of each activity.
• Perform activities in pairs or small groups of 3 - 4.

Safety

• Water depth should be suitable for the ability level of all participants.
• Ensure there is sufficient space between participants.
• Be aware of others during the activity.
• Ensure supervision is provided.

Ask the players

• How can you avoid swimming into others?
• If working in pairs or groups, what strategies can you use to ensure everyone in the team performs activities the same way?