Need help doing a 1 1/2 off diving board.?

Question

I need some advice for doing a 1 1/2 off a 1m diving board. I think i can do it, but everytime i try, i get too scared as im in the air, and i cant do it. any advice? thanks.

Answer 1

First, put on a long-sleeved t-shirt or sweatshirt.   Then, after doing several flips in a row comfortably with the shirt on, just go for a tuck where you do not kick out or let go - just keep spinning in the air with your head tucked in.  The shirt will help absorb the force of hitting the water, and being in the tuck position when you hit the water will also help.  Once you're comfortable with your ability to rotate 1 1/2, you'll know when to kick out.

Answer 2

Im a novice diver and learned to do my 1 1/2 of 1 meter at the beggining of the season (my 2nd season) and i was so scared to do my 1 1/2. i do tuck position and find it harder to do pike, so try doing tuck if your not already. when your going, just pretend like u do them all the time. that helped me some.