How to Reverse Pike Dive From a Springboard

Executed in a similar way as a back pike, the reverse pike dive creates a graceful, floating, rotating pike dive that's beautiful to watch and fun to perform.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Swimming Trunks
• Swimsuits
• Swimming Caps
• Swimming Ear Plugs
• Swimming Goggles
• Swimming Nose Clip
• Swimsuits

1. Master the forward and backward pikes before attempting a reverse pike. Attempting this dive before mastering these crucial skills is getting too far ahead of youself.

2. Start the dive with a normal forward approach. It is essential that this approach be mastered in perfect balance, and that you remain perpendicular to the board as you ride its bend.

3. Swing your arms forward and over your head as you leave the board to gain extra momentum backwards as you jump up and out.

4. Lift your legs up into the air until they point straight up, perpendicular to the water. Start doing this as soon as your feet leave the springboard.

5. Bend at the waist and reach forward to touch your toes with your fingertips. This is the inverted pike position, same as in the a back pike (except facing the opposite direction). Your buttocks should be your lowest point.

6. Keep your legs extended upward while you straighten your torso and point your head straight down toward the water. Swing your arms with your whole body so they remain over your head and end up pointing toward the water.

7. Enter the water in a vertical position.

Tips & Warnings

• Since the forward approach gives you more spring and elevation than the back start, some adjustments will be necessary to lessen your rotation. Holding the pike position should halt your rotation.
• Get good speed on your forward approach to have enough momentum to carry you out over the pool, but don't lean or bend at the waist as you ride the bend of the board.
• Attempt the reverse pike only after you have mastered the forward and backward pike dives, and only under the supervision of a skilled diving instructor.
• Springboard or platform diving is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

Who Can Help Sponsored

• Tired of Being Tired? Fight Fatigue and Try FRS for FREE!

[YouKnow092]

on 12/26/2007 STEP FOUR- bringing your legs up to a vertical position will cause you to over rotate. bring them up to approximately 10 or 11 o'clock and you should go in vertical.

[ProvoII]

on 10/17/2007 Take your time and don't rush the dive. going slower will result in a better dive.