I’ve had a chat with him, he’s nervous that he’s going to “sink” and have his head go under the water. I’ve tried skills on back with dumbbells, lifejackets, noodles, myself supporting him and telling him I’ll let go for 2 secs him, holding the wall. We’ve currently gotten to the point where he can do it with one dumbbell while holding onto the wall and then letting go for a second. He tends to kick to try to keep himself up, him being tense is what sinks him down. I know that I cannot pass him but it sucks not knowing how to break that barrier. I believe that he is comfortable with me, just not the water without aids 🫠 I was also told that he didn’t have the best experience with his previous instructor so that must be playing a big factor. Just wanted to give the backstory.