Springboard Diving
Requirements
1. Demonstrate the following dives:
- a. Swan
- b. Front somersault (tuck)
- c. Half twist
2. Chose two optional dives from the following: half gainer (tuck, pike, or lay-out), cutaway, somersault front one and one-half, sailor dive, half twist, back dive, back knife, back jack.
- a. Half twist
- b. Cutaway
- c. Somersault front one and one-half
- d. Back dive
- e. Back jackknife
- f. Half gainer (tuck, pike, or layout)
3. State the safety depths of water under a one-meter board, a three-meter board, and a tower. How far should the board project over the pool? What boards are recommended?
(Instructor required)
Prerequisite: Have the Beginners Swimming, Advanced Honor.
1. Demonstrate the following dives:
- a. Swan
- b. Front somersault (tuck)
- c. Half twist
2. Chose two optional dives from the following: half gainer (tuck, pike, or lay-out), cutaway, somersault front one and one-half, sailor dive, half twist, back dive, back knife, back jack.
- a. Half twist
- b. Cutaway
- c. Somersault front one and one-half
- d. Back dive
- e. Back jackknife
- f. Half gainer (tuck, pike, or layout)
3. State the safety depths of water under a one-meter board, a three-meter board, and a tower. How far should the board project over the pool? What boards are recommended?
Answer key & resources
Master awards
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