Diving Fundamentals

Diving has undergone a 'deep' change from its originaltouching chin and heels your hips.
generic meaning. Originally it only meant a headlong4.Free position- Relaxed position suitable for twisted
plunge into water, and even an athletic competitiondiving.
that involves diving into water. Today, if you jumpTakeoff, flight and entry into water are the key
out of your plane for sport, they call it diving or skyelements that determine the scoring in diving. Each
diving.carries equal weightage of 3 points and 1 for the
Diving As a Sportjudges' discretion. For example a perfect entry
Diving has been internationally recognized as sportsplashes little or no water.
long ago and it is the one of the most coveted partThen there are diving positions like forward,
of modern Olympics. The sport involves taking thebackward, inward and reverse depending on how
plunge, from a height or distance, into the wateryou start and then rotate.
acrobatically.Although deep sea diving and scuba diving are similar
Diving has 3 disciplines such as 1m, 3m and tower andsounding and albeit connected to water sport, they
divers are classified by age and gender. Towers varyare not as popular as pool diving, as we know it. A
in height from 5m to 10m and high level competitionstip here to aspiring divers; fitness, training and
like World Cup and Olympics require diving from 10mpractice apart, what it takes to be a successful diver
only. Spring boards and platforms are terms used in 3is dedication as exemplified by the great Greg
& 5m as well as 10m diving respectively.Louganis. He is the living example of what level you
Know the Components of Diving?can raise the game to.
Your body needs to be every bit a gymnast's,Whether it is scuba diving, cliff diving or sky diving,
strong, flexible and kinesthetic. To pursue diving,utmost emphasis needs to be given to the physical
starting very young is advised as your body will be atrequirements of the diver, to avert any sort of
its flexible best. There are four components of divingphysiological or psychological hassles while diving.
defining the diving positions.Individuals with physical ailments like bone disorders,
1.Layout position- Body straight like an arrow.diabetes, and high blood pressure are told not to
2.Pike position- Body folded only at waist andplunge. Before you decide to take the plunge, it is
nowhere else.imperative to check with a physician to elude any
3.Tuck position- Body curled into a ball, with kneeshealth problems.