How to Forward One-and-a-Half Flip From a Springboard

The forward one-and-a-half flip is actually easier than a single flip, and it looks much more impressive. Simply hold the tuck longer and enter the water in a dive, hands first.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

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

1. Master your forward approach by first learning the forward layout and forward pike dives. A good forward approach is the most essential aspect of this dive.
2. Begin the dive with a balanced forward approach and controlled drop at the end of the board.
3. Swing your arms, slightly bent at the elbows, up in front of your face as the board is rising. You should be perpendicular to the board and not leaning forward at all. Trust your forward momentum to carry you away from the board.
4. Bend slightly at the waist as you enter the air and, as soon as you feel your hips rising, bend your knees and bring your heels toward your buttocks.
5. Thrust your arms, head and shoulders downward into a tuck position, grasping your arms in front of your shins to set you spinning. Keep your chin above your knees to maintain a clear view of the water.
6. Hold this position as you rotate one and a quarter turns.
7. Open from your tuck by pushing your legs straight away from your chest, lifting your chest and straightening your arms out over your head.
8. Enter the water in a vertical line, between 3 to 7 feet away from the end of the board.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid swinging your arms, head and shoulders down into the tuck before your hips have adequate lift or you'll hit the water before you have time to do the final quarter rotation.
• Tightness of tuck is directly related to speed of rotation. Adjust as necessary.
• Once you've mastered the one-and-a-half forward flip, try it in the pike position.
• Attempt the one-and-a-half forward flip only when you are comfortable with the forward pike and forward layout dives, and only under the supervision of a skilled diver.
• Springboard 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.