How to Do a Front Flip on a Diving Board
Perfecting a front flip on a diving board can improve your confidence and diving technique. It can also make a day at the pool more exciting and fun. Don't be intimidated in trying to run off a board and flipping on your first try. You can use simple techniques on the edge of the pool to get familiar with the process and build your confidence. Slowly graduate to a diving board and practice jumping and tucking before propelling yourself forward into a flip.
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Instructions
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Instructions
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Position yourself on the edge of the pool's deep end and crouch down.
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Tuck your head by gently pushing your chin against your chest.
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Keep your back rounded and arms pressed against the sides of your thighs.
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Push off the edge of the pool by springing forward with your feet and let your head guide you as you roll into the water. Be careful not to hit the edge of the pool. Continue practicing until you're comfortable with the sensation.
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Move to the diving board and practice your tuck and roll movement into the water. Get comfortable with the diving board and clear your mind. If you feel hesitant or nervous, go back to the edge of the pool and continue practicing.
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Jump off the diving board by jumping straight up. You need to push out with your feet to make sure you clear the board and hit the water.
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Keep your arms straight up and then quickly tuck in your knees against your abdomen, press your arms against the sides of your thighs, and keep your chin tucked against your chest. Practice whipping your arms down while cannon-balling into the water.
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Work on jumping about a foot off the board and improve your comfort level with your new technique.
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Run off the diving board and use your feet to spring you out into the air from the board and shoot your arms straight up.
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Tuck your knees against your abdomen, press your arms against the sides of your thighs, and keep your chin tucked against your chest.
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Whip yourself forward using the momentum of your arms. Wrap your arms around your knees or keep them pressed against your thighs. Remember the sensation of rolling into the pool and keep yourself tucked.
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Keep practicing and work on making complete rotations. If you're landing on your face or back, ask someone to watch you. Landing on your face or back may indicate too much momentum or not properly clearing the flip. You can jump higher and whip your arms forward faster if you're not clearing your flip. If you're gaining too much speed, avoid jumping too high and drive your arms forward more slowly.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice on a trampoline before graduating to the pool.
Landing on your back or head could result in injury. Never practice flips alone.
