[Paddlewise] Fw: Teaching a rolling class: Dealing with fear

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From: "Blaauw, Niels" <nblaauw_at_foxboro.com>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Teaching a rolling class: Dealing with fear


> Sometimes I am so happy with myself that I just HAVE to share...
>
> I have been teaching people to roll for a couple of years now, but always
> individual, never in a group. My club gave me the opportunity to give a
five
> lesson rolling class to a group of 10 people. I decided to spend the
> complete first lesson on dealing with fear, and leave even the use of a
> brace or basic hipsnap for the second lesson.
>
>> Niels, I think your idea is a good one.  Those first wet-exits are awful
and in you carry that fear to your rolling class, it just makes it that much
tougher.  I bet your students will progress quickly.  Keep up posted!

Jolie
>

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