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Aquatic Backward Walking

Also called Pool Backward Walking.

Aquatic Backward Walking: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand beside the pool rail and step one foot backward onto the pool floor without turning the foot.

Body region
Gait
Position
Standing
Equipment
Pool, Stable Rail
Recovery phase
Any phase

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