Diving is a sport that requires a great deal of skill and technique. It is essential for divers to understand the different diving styles and the rules of the competition. There are six distinct diving styles that divers must attempt in each round of the competition. The exception is for individual and synchronized platform events for women, in which five dives out of a total of six groups are required.
Scuba divers can select the group from which they will not dive. In individual and synchronized men's trampoline tests, six five-group dives are required. Each dive is identified by a code that indicates the dive group, position of the body, and other details. The first digit of the code (always 1-) indicates the dive group.
The last digit (always a letter) identifies the position of the body. For instance, a 301B is a reverse position (dive) in the peak position (B), while a 5235D is a turn (dive) performed in the free position (D).If a dive doesn't include a spin, it contains three numbers before the letter. After the group number, the second digit indicates if the dive is a flying dive. If it is, the second digit will be a “1”; if it isn't, it will be a “0”.
The third digit indicates the number of half somersaults included in the dive. For example, a 107C is a forward position (immersion) in the folded position (C) that includes 3 ½ somersaults (7 half somersaults) and is not a flying dive (0). If a dive is a spinning dive, it contains four numbers before the letter. The first number is always “5” to designate the torque group. Since that doesn't indicate anything about the starting position, the second number (1-) indicates the starting position and direction. The third number indicates the number of half somersaults and the fourth number indicates the number of half laps.
For example, a 5154D consists of turning (forward) (immersion) that includes 2 ½ somersaults (5 half somersaults) and two turns (4 half turns), which is performed in the free position (D). After a forward approach and an obstacle, the diver turns backwards, towards the springboard, while moving forward and away from the springboard until three and a half somersaults. Until recently, divers could only select from dives that appeared in an annual rate table set by FINA's diving committee. This changed because new dives were invented too often to accommodate progress in this sport. Now divers can select their own dives from an optional list of mandatory dives. Torsion dives can be performed from forward, back, backward and inner positions, and can also be done with arms supported.
For example, a dive can be labeled 203°C, which an experienced amateur will recognize as a backward dive with a somersault and a half performed in the folded position. The third digit of the dive number is more interesting since it indicates how many half revolutions are being performed. Finally, the dive number will end in A, B, C or D which refers to straight, peaked, bent or free immersion positions. It is important for divers to understand all six diving styles so they can select dives that they are confident they can execute without problems. With practice and dedication to mastering each style, divers can become more competitive in their sport. To become an expert diver, it's important to understand each diving style thoroughly. This guide will provide an overview of each style so you can become familiar with them before attempting them in competition.
Forward Dive
A forward dive involves entering into water head first with arms extended above your head. This type of dive requires good balance and control as you enter into water feet first with your arms extended above your head.Back Dive
A back dive involves entering into water feet first with arms extended above your head. This type of dive requires good balance and control as you enter into water feet first with your arms extended above your head.Reverse Dive
A reverse dive involves entering into water feet first with arms extended above your head while rotating your body 180 degrees before entering into water head first.Turn Dive
A turn dive involves entering into water feet first with arms extended above your head while rotating your body 360 degrees before entering into water head first.Torsion Dive
A torsion dive involves entering into water feet first with arms extended above your head while rotating your body 540 degrees before entering into water head first.Free Dive
A free dive involves entering into water feet first with arms extended above your head while rotating your body 720 degrees before entering into water head first.Conclusion
Diving requires skill and technique to master each style successfully. It's important for divers to understand all six diving styles so they can select dives that they are confident they can execute without problems.With practice and dedication to mastering each style, divers can become more competitive in their sport.
