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Drown proofing tips

              Drown proofing I stared down at the pool, feeling the nervousness similar to that of giving a speech in front of the class in school.  I'd only the practiced this thing called drown proofing a few times, but I didn't actually have anything tied around my ankles or feet. It was time to see if I could perform the first, and easiest, task of drown proofing known as bobbing.  It seemed easy enough, but the straps around wrists and ankles made it feel different.  I felt almost panic at the thought of not having any way to help me in the water. " Go!" I hear the loud scream from the other side of the pool.    I hesitate for a moment, then hop into the deep end, feet first.  I slowly let out some of my breath, releasing bubbles in front of me, and trying to calm myself down.  Why am I freaking out so much? I ask myself.     There is a feeling of being trapped that I wasn't used to.  The growing feeling of panic increases, as I begin to wonder when I'll