How to Perform a Back Dive With a Half Twist

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Walk to the end of the board

   You don't want to jump straight up if you are on a recreational diving board, because then you will hit the board on your way down.
   
   If you are on a real diving board, then it works best if you jump straight up.
   
   However, you also don't want to jump straight back.
   
   Try jumping as high as you can in the air and about two to three feet back, depending on how tall you are. , Layout is the easiest to twist, but it takes the most effort to complete the flip. , For a layout, once you are in the air, tuck your chin to your chest and focus on pulling in your stomach muscles and straightening your back, helping your feet go over your head. , If you are a lefty, snap your right arm down towards your left hip, keeping your left arm straight.
   
   As your arm turns, turn your hips.
   
   The turn will be completed.
   
   If you are a righty, snap your left arm down towards your right hip, keeping your right arm straight.
   
   As for lefties, your hips should turn with you arms and your turn will be completed. , Make sure both arms are by your ears.
   
   You can untuck your chin now.
   
   Enter the water with your arms down, your toes pointed, and a big smile! ,
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   Step 2: watch the water behind you (this is optional)

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   Step 3: and turn your back to the water.

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   Step 4: Stand on the balls of your feet.

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   Step 5: The first times you try this dive

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   Step 6: start with your arms straight above your head and close to your ears.

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   Step 7: Drop your arms to your sides while bending your knees.

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   Step 8: At the same time

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   Step 9: swing your arms back up to your ears and push off the board.

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    Step 10: Once in the air

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    Step 11: you have three options for your body position - tuck

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    Step 12: where your knees are tucked tightly to your chest

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    Step 13: where your body is bent at the hips and forms an "L

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    Step 14: " and layout

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    Step 15: where your body is completely straight.

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    Step 16: Unless you are very comfortable with this dive

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    Step 17: do not attempt to tuck or pike.

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    Step 18: When you are completely vertical

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    Step 19: (but upside-down over the water

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    Step 20: ) you're ready to twist.

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    Step 21: You should now be facing forward.

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    Step 22: Finished.

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