Beginner diving tips?

Question

i'm gonna start learning how to dive (springboard diving) this winter.....i never dove before but i was in the gymnastics team few years ago but i'm not that flexible anymore so i wanna ask is there any tips for beginner diver before learning how to dive??? thanks

Answer 1

Listen to your coach, they will be able to guide you into doing things correctly.  If you are going for a new dive, just go for it- by doing it only half as well you put yourself at risk for disaster.  

Don't over analyzethings- thinking too much will confuse you.  

Check out videos on youtube to see the basics being taught by a great coach at Indiana university.  

Answer 2

well....if it front dives you are looking to master, remember: you want to jump up and stay in the air in strait for a couple second and move your hand toward your feet and lift your feet out from under you...[for strait position] pike- just stay in the air with your hands grabbing your ankles or touching your toes. flip- to a nice hurdle off the board and go really high up in the air and throw your arms in and keep your head in

if your scared of flopping use a rashguard...

im sure your coach will explain inwards, backdives, etc.

HIH!