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Standing Forward Dive Pike From the 3-meter Springboard

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Where Do the Hips and Arms Go as the Diver Leaves the Board?

Standing Forward Dive Pike - Open Pike Position

Standing Forward Dive Pike - Open Pike Position

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As the diver elevates up from the board, the hips will move up toward the ceiling. The arms should move out and away from the body and the diving board in a movement that resembles drawing a pyramid or an upside down “V”.</p> <p>The arms should continue down toward the water and then move to the side of the body forming a “T”. The diver has the option of touching their toes instead of drawing a pyramid. If this is the case, then once the toes are touched the arms will move to the side forming the "T".</p>

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