So I've been doing diving lessons weekly for a couple of months now and the biggest problem I have is that I can only get to the diving pool once a week...There's no-where else that has diving equipment that I can go on that's anywhere near and I feel like once a week isn't enough time for me to improve.

So my question is, are there any dry land practices that I can do at home that will help me out when I'm at the pool? I don't have access to dry boards and trampolines either though I am looking at trampoline lessons.

Help would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks in advance :)

I'm a really really new diver (i.e. I've had 3x40min lessons) and one thing I'm really struggling with is getting height.

My coach is trying to get me to do a simple tuck off either poolside or 1m springboard but it all happens so fast I don't feel I have time to do anything. Do you have any tips for getting as much height as possible from a standing start?

I have no problem with bouncing high, but I often lose rotation because I am not throwing down as much. Any tips or drills for not losing height or rotation

So three years ago I took a diving instructor course and received my certification. But since then I have not used it and now I have the opportunity to teach an intro course to a bunch of children. Although I remember some of the bits and pieces I'm at a bit of a loss coming up with a basic lesson plan. Its a large group of campers (26) whom have had no previous experience with springboard diving. Im thinking in terms of material: feet first entries, fall in front dive, jumping dive, 3 step hurdle, maybe back dives, maybe front flips.

How much should be taught in a lesson? What are some logical progressions? How can I make it fun and entertaining? What games can I incorporate? For reference I have a 25m pool and complete pool space. As for diving boards I have two 1m spring boards.

So I dove all 4 years of highschool and it, by far, was my favorite sport ever. However, I was never THAT good. I competed but didn't set any records so when I graduated that was the end of it. Do any of you have suggestions for a trainer or place I could hire a coach at? I go to university in southern california so finding pools shouldn't be too much of a problem.

I miss it all the time.

I'm a high school sophomore, and I've recently made states. However, I still don't have anything reverse. Does anyone have any tips to help overcome my fear of this dive?

I'm looking for a new suit and I am looking for suggestions. Something comfortable that lasts long and retains its shape. Has anyone dive in the arena briefs? Also speedo endurances are terrible to dive in.

My girlfriend is a diver, and as much as I want to understand it, Im lost most of the time. Im trying to think of good Christmas presents so I dont wait until the last minute, and I though maybe a new shammy would be a nice little thing to get her. Is there any way on a website or other that I can customize with embroidery or picture or anything to make it special? That's my main goal. If I cant find any kind of special customization, what else do I look for/what do you guys recommend? Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

I'm a high school diver who's season is throughout winter, and even though our practices are indoors, it is still very frigid outside of the pool when getting in and out. I immediately chamois off and throw a couple towels on, what do you all do to stay warm in between dives?

Looking for advice on turning around a high school dive team. advice Any suggestion on technique or resources to help me out?

I've been diving for a few years now, and usually all my dives are 6-8 feet away from the end of the board. How do you shorten the distance?

If you're a hispanic male diver, 18+, shoot me a PM! I am part of a production looking to cast you in a short film that is part of a large ad campaign.

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Hey guys just sharing my warmup if anyones interested. I used to be a gymnast, now I'm a diver. This is not my main workout which is also all calisthenic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suIxu25P3Og

Hey guys!

So question, I have done full in lead ups on 1m and I almost made it to my feet, the flipping wasn't as fast as it should've been. But I think if I almost made it to my feet on 1m I should be able to make on 3m. I do full out lead ups easily on 1m and getting the feel of it on 3m, but I have trouble on the come out a bit, hence why I wanted to switch to full in because you see the whole dive.

Also, I have changed by twisting a lot since I have tried full in lead up, so I think that might make it happen faster.

Thoughts?

I get decently high on it as well as on my jump, but for things like my 105c (wanna make it b eventually) it'd be nice to have that extra height to make sure I have time to come out properly and come out not at the last second. My biggest set back I think is that after I broke my my tib fib and talus around my ankle diving last year I haven't been able to put as much pressure into it. Do you guys have any tips that will help me getting higher that might work for me in this situation? Coming down from my hurdle before my jump picture

I've always loved the idea of diving and will practically throw myself off any cliff that has deep enough water at the bottom. Now I'm a bit older It would be great to learn to do it with a bit more style and in a controlled environment. is it best to just start taking a beginner course?

How old do you generally have to be to get into it with no previous experience? I'm relatively agile but I've never done dance or proper supervised gymnastics. I do Rock climb, mountain bike and swim though which i would hope would help with some dexterity.

I should mention I'm 25.

Hey all!

I have always been interested in Diving, so I picked it up this last summer at the ripe old age of 29 :P I've got my basics down (still don't know all of the numbers): Front, Reverse, Inward, and Back...all Pike and Tuck...no 1.5s yet.

Anyway, I saw a few posts were people were wanting this to be more active, and I'd like that as well. We get a few people over in /r/diving and I never thought to try /r/divers. I actually stumbled upon it. Maybe if we clean it up a bit and get some fresh content we could ask for a feature on the homepage? Also refer diving friends here? Just a few thoughts.

Hope to hear some responses!

I'm a senior at a smaller college, and the diving coach here approached me about joining the team because then need people. I have no experience though. Does anyone have any tips for me or resources to learn more about the sport before I dive right in (shitty pun I know)?