 The buddy-toe water rescue is an evolution in both the seal and swick pipelines. This is a rigorous exercise that each student must pass during training. The exercise begins with the students executing a stride jump and entering the water. The student will then rescue crawl stroke to the simulated drowning victim. Once there, the student will assess the victim and do what's called the head-escape method to avoid the struggling victim. The student will need to get control of the victim and put them in a straight-arm collar toe. The student uses the straight-arm collar toe to control the victim. Once the student has the victim on a lateral plane, he will transition to a cross-chest carry and swim 25 meters with the victim under control. If at any time the student doesn't execute the stride jump, the head-escape method, or the cross-chest carry, or the victim is not able to continue a normal breathing cycle, the student will fail. One way to practice at home is to learn the total immersion swim technique or to consult with a lifeguard or swimming coach. Remember, always swim with supervision from a qualified lifeguard.