🦙 How Does A Skimmer Work

How do people plug up the skimmer and return to do maintenance on an above ground pool? I have shut offs at the beginning of the pump and end of filter. I wanted to change the position of my hoses. Are there better options than a rag in the skimmer port and a bucket in the pool over the eyeball return? 1Gdz.

how does a skimmer work