| DD Table | HOME | Types of Dives |
5 GROUPS | |
|---|---|
| Forward Group | Diver faces towards the water rotating in a forward motion |
| Backward Group | The diver stands at the end of the board facing away from the water rotating backwards |
| Reverse Group | Diver faces forward and rotates backward towards the board Formerly known as "gainers" |
| Inward Group | The diver faces away from the water rotaing towards the board |
| Twisting Group | This is the largest group because... it is any of the above categories that includes at least 1/2 twist |
4 POSITIONS | Type of Dive | Body Position |
|---|---|
| Tuck | Bent at the waist and knees Thighs drawn to chest Heels held together and close to the body |
| Pike | Legs are straight with body bent at waist Arm position depends on the dive being done |
| Straight | This dive requires NO BEND at the waist or knees Your back may arch depending on the dive |
| Free | Option of the three mentioned above or any combnination when the dive involves a somersault or twist |