By holding hands

1. The trainee sits on the edge of the pool. The trainer must have a stable position in the pool.

2. The trainer and the trainee take hold of each other by one hand, each gripping the other’s arm just above the elbow. While doing this, they keep eye contact with each other.

3. The trainer then slowly pulls the trainee into the water, and in doing so they themselves lie back. The trainee then comes into a floating position.

4. It is important that the trainer takes the weight of the trainee’s head on their shoulder.