Hard Dives....?????...?

Question

I'm thinking of taking a beginners diving class.. it is once a week for 9 weeks. I was wondering how long it will take until I can do a nice tight dive? (probably pike, but I'm not sure what they teach beginners.

How long did it take you?

Answer 1

I was diving into my grandmothers pool long before I started lessons.  It all depends on how much control of your body you have.  Most beginner classes will be teaching you the basics, from the approach, to line-ups, to dives and flips and twists.  

If you don't get it right away, don't be frustrated, just take the coaching your Coach gives you and learn from it.  I have never seen anyone do a perfect dive on the first try.  If what your coach is saying doesn't make sense, ask him or her to explain it in a different way.

Oh!! And stretch to gain flexibility.  GOOD LUCK!