FAQ
What do the numbers mean for each dive?
Dive numbers use a 3-4 digit code to identify the dive group (direction), somersaults, twists, and body position.
- First Digit (Dive Group): Defines the takeoff direction:
- 1: Forward
- 2: Backward
- 3: Reverse (faces water, rotates backward)
- 4: Inward (back to water, rotates forward)
- 5: Twisting
- Second Digit (Flying/Direction):
- Usually 0 for normal dives
- For twisting dives (starting with 5), this indicates direction (1=Forward, 2=Back, 3=Reverse, 4=Inward).
- Third Digit (Somersaults): Number of half-somersaults (e.g., flips, flips).
- Fourth Digit (Twists - if applicable): Indicates the number of half-twists
101 is front dive, 204 is a back 2 somersault, 5221 is a back dive full twist
What do the letters mean in Dive?
The letters represent the position of the dive.
A- Straight (While it may seem simple it is the most difficult position to execute)
B- Pike (legs straight, bent torso, the tighter the better)
C- Tuck (knees pulled tightly to the chest)
D - Free (for twisting dives with no set position)
- Forward Dive - 102B: Forward (1) one somersault (02) pike position (B)
- Back Dive - 201C: Back (2) dive (01) tuck position (C)
- Reverse Dive - 302C: Reverse (3) one somersault (02) tuck position (C)
- Inward Dive - 401C: Inward (4) dive (01) tuck position (C)
- Twist Dive - 5231D: Twist dives always begin with a 5, Back (2) 1 1/2 somersaults
Example Dives
- Forward Dive - 102B: Forward (1) one somersault (02) pike position (B)
- Back Dive - 201C: Back (2) dive (01) tuck position (C)
- Reverse Dive - 302C: Reverse (3) one somersault (02) tuck position (C)
- Inward Dive - 401C: Inward (4) dive (01) tuck position (C)
- Twist Dive - 5231D: Twist dives always begin with a 5, Back (2) 1 1/2 somersaults
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