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Straightening the Body

Standing Forward Dive Pike - Beginning the Line-Up
Photo: Woody Franklin
Once the body reaches the top of the dive and the upper body is in a position almost perpendicular with the surface of the water, the arms should move laterally in-line with the body toward the head and the stretching position. The eyes should still be focused on the entry spot. The legs should press upward toward ceiling in order to create a straight body position.
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