The Art of Springboard Diving by F.W. Hobden

The pool that is used for springboard diving is the same as the ones used for swimming. The most dangerous maneuvers are when the initial position involves facing the water and doing a backward flip, or facing away from water and doing a forward flip. If the maneuver is completed in a wrong way, a diver is likely to be injured. Courage is an inevitable trait of character for every diver, since they can reach the speed of 50 kilometers per hour when jumping off the springboard. It is necessary to be capable of performing the basic moves, and then they turn to learning difficult maneuvers.ĭivers must be in good physical condition and have a good sense of balance. Training should start with jumping off the swimming pool or the lowest platform on the diving tower. In addition, it is important to train hard. Springboard diving requires being physically trained in general and being able to demonstrate acrobatic and gymnastic skills in particular. The jump can be followed by two maneuvers:Īny of these rotations can involve a ½ or 1/1 turn. It is possible to jump off the surface with straight legs, with straight legs and bended torso, or with the chin touching the knees. When the diver begins the jump with a handstand.

When the diver faces away from the water and demonstrates a forward or a backward flip.When the diver faces the water and performs either a forward or a backward somersault.

The difference between these two surfaces is that a springboard is set at the height of 1 to 3 meters above the water, while the platform is actually a diving tower that has several levels, varying from 1 to 10 meters.Īccording to the starting position of the diver, the following types of diving are determined: In general, there are two types of equipment that can be used for diving: a platform or a springboard. What else should you know about it? Types of divingĭiving has a several variations, each of them having its peculiarities and characteristics. This discipline is well-known all over the world and is considered one of the easiest types of diving.

One of the most popular types of diving is springboard diving, which involves falling into the water after jumping off the springboard. Diving is a term that refers to a group of sports that involve jumping off various platforms while demonstrating acrobatic skills.

The Art of Springboard Diving by F.W. Hobden