How to Dive into a Pool

You walk up to the pool, your friends and family watching in awe as you pose in a diving stance. Gracefully, you leap into the air and land in the pool--flat on your belly. Don't you wish you could dive into the swimming pool like a poised and polished Olympian? With some practice, you can amaze your friends, and maybe even yourself. Read on to learn how to dive into a pool.

Things You'll Need

• Swimming pool

Instructions

1. Place the toes of your dominant foot (right if you are right-handed, left if you are left-handed) at the edge of the pool. Set your opposite foot slightly behind the dominant foot, but not directly behind it.

2. Point your chin down towards your chest. Stretch your arms up over your head, with your palms facing up and your dominant hand under the other. Wrap the bottom hand around the top one and hook your thumbs together.

3. Bend slightly and aim your eyes at about a three foot distance into the pool, from where you are standing. Keep your hands raised over your head. Your hands will follow your eyes' aim.

4. Bend both knees slightly and then push off with your back foot. Keep your body in a straight line with your back leg and at a 45-degree angle with your front leg as you dive into the water.

5. Keep your hands linked, your arms pointed, and your body straight as you enter the water. As your body loses speed, begin veering back up toward the surface. Wait for applause.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have long hair, a swimming cap can make diving easier.

• Remember, practice makes perfect.

• Never dive into less than 5 feet of water.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Source for swim caps