I'm starting to dive?

Question

I've never done it before but I've been doing gymnastics for 4 years. Will that help me to dive? And what tips can you give me to do better, because I'm not used to being in beginner classes and I hate it. I want to try to do better and go onto higher levels.

Answer 1

I Learned To Swim When I Was In 3rd Grade and I Learned To Dive When I Was In 5th. I Remember That I Was Really Scared And That I Didn't Do It Right The First Time, But After I Did It The First Time It Just Started Getting easier and easier. About The 6th dive, I Learned How To Jump And Do A Flip And Then Dive Straight Into The Water. It Was Really Easy. There's Nothing To It... All You Need Is Practice. But Before You Do It Make Sure There Is Someone There To Save You If You Can't Go All The Way Back To The Shallow End.

Answer 2

gymnastics will help a lot.

you have to be pretty flexable and you need to just go for things.

just be patient and keep working at it.

if you are overroating the next time you do a flip try to go for a 1 1/2 .

make sure for flips you stay tucked and push your self forward.

if you are trying to do an iverted dive, don't focus to much on pushing out, then you won't be able to do the dive. your body will pretty much get your self out there on your own.

but just keep working at it, don't get frustruated or give up.

take risks and if you feel you are ready ask your coach if you can be moved up.

Answer 3

ok if you are going to start to dive off a block here is what you do.

step up on the block and put ur right foot right toward the edge so ur toes are hanging over.

put ur left foot back as far as you can.

then grab the edge of the board then lean back and push off.  your hands should be on top of each other and ur head should be under your arms. you want to angle your body in so u dont do a belly flop. after pushing off ur legs want to just come together straight.   this is called a racing dive. if u dont get it at first dont give up it takes awhile