Standing Forward Dive Pike From the 3-meter Springboard
By Woody Franklin, About.com Guide
The Open Pike Position
Standing Forward Dive Pike - Open Pike Position
Photo: Woody Franklin
The hips continue up and toward the ceiling, and the body forms the open pike position. The divers' chest should be as close to the legs as possible when in the pike position. The eyes should focus on the entry spot on the water below.
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- Diving Drills and Exercises
- Proper Balance and The Initial Push From the Diving Board
- Leaving the Diving Board
- Where Do the Hips and Arms Go as the Diver Leaves the Board?
- The Open Pike Position
- Straightening the Body
- Leg Press and Stretching Position
- Hollow-Body Stretching Position
- Stretching and the Water Entry
- Rip Entry
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