How to store energy in a competitive dive

How should a diver transfer energy to the board?

The diver should smoothly ride the board in order to transfer a maximum amount of the energy used to bend the board down toward the water back into propelling a diver into the air. The diver should not stomp on the board.

How can diving improve your swimming performance?

Whether you’re a competitive swimmer or a leisure enthusiast, mastering the art of diving can significantly enhance your performance and overall swimming experience. Approach the edge of the pool in a straight line, ensuring your body is aligned with the direction of your dive.

Why is a dive set up important?

The set up for the dive is vital as it lays the groundwork that enables the divers to begin their twists and tumbles. Not only do the divers need to push horizontally away from the platform to avoid injury, but they also need a good vertical lift to give themselves maximum time in the air.

How does a scuba diver get a good lift?

Not only do the divers need to push horizontally away from the platform to avoid injury, but they also need a good vertical lift to give themselves maximum time in the air. They achieve this by bending their legs to store elastic energy in their muscles then pushing upwards whilst swinging their arms up to start their rotations.

How does a diver use a diving board?

A diver's primary work is done on the diving board. By putting energy into the board, a diver harnesses Newton's Third Law of Motion, transferring that energy back into projecting themselves up and forward away from the diving board.

What makes a good diver?

An excellent diver will make an incredibly hard skill look easy, with barely a splash on the end. A good diver uses a series of steps and a “hurdle” on springboard while using a run and “skip” on platform to gain momentum for flipping and twisting motion in the air. This is called the diver’s “approach”.