how did the instructor build a swimmer out of douglas

The instructor built a swimmer out of Douglas gradually and patiently through a step-by-step training approach over seven months. Initially, for three months, the instructor did not ask Douglas to put his face in the water. Instead, Douglas was made to swim back and forth in the pool with a rope attached to a belt around his waist, passing through a pulley on an overhead cable, which provided safety and support. This helped Douglas get accustomed to moving in water without panic. After three months, Douglas was slowly introduced to putting his face in the water and exhaling underwater while inhaling through his nose raised above water. Later, he was trained to kick his legs to propel himself in the water. Each part of the swimming technique—putting the face underwater, breathing, kicking, etc.—was taught separately and patiently. Finally, after mastering each segment individually, Douglas was asked to put all the techniques together and swim the entire length of the pool on his own. This patient and methodical approach, piece by piece, helped Douglas overcome his fear of water and become a proficient swimmer.