Dives

[kicky]

diving is holding my swimming back, i cant seem to dive in without my goggles coming off( also see general topics) my dad and my coach watched my dive, they said it was because i lifted my head, but, i changed my dive to do that other wise i go to deep, so either way i cant win, is there any other types of dives i could try??

[dad]

kicky
how many times do i have to tell you
goggles only come of if if you think
they will
last time we spoke you said no chance
but you got gold
work with it
dad

[Conrad Cawley]

The most important aspect of any dive (or push off) is to get streamlined. Getting your body to enter a small hole in the water in hands, arms, torso, legs and feet order. No splash equals low resistance which equals more distance at a greater speed. Big splash equals the opposite to all these. Practice (diving)standing on pool-side with your legs slightly bent, torso bent forwards at 45 degrees, one hand on top of the other (imagine they are stuck with glue) and arms squeezing ears. I call this the "silly position" because you look and feel silly doing it. Once you have mastered this go to a full start, the one I like best is where you have your feet slightly apart, hang down and have one hand on top of the other. When you are ready to go, swing your arms forward (do not bend them) push hard, as you are flying through the air your arms should continue upwards until they get stuck over your ears.
If your goggles still come off try wearing them under your hat.
Now practice, practice, practice.


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Conrad

[This message has been edited by conrad cawley (edited 03 December 2000).]

[jimmy77]

Kicky,

I agree with both Dad's and Conrad's points and believe that they are both viable and correct.

The only other thing that i would add is look at two other things. Firstly the simple one: Look at the design and tightness of fitting of the goggles. If either are wrong then this could be one reason for why they are always coming off.

The other reason is while doing the exercises that Conrad is recommending try adjusting the angle of your head slightly. as conrad suggested the streamline position is most effective although in some people, especially kids their heads go down to far and when they hit the water, it just hits the goggles and they fly.

When squeezing your ears with your arms try pitching your face forwards slightly so that when you enter the water it hits the face pretty much smack on (sounds nasty but doesn't hurt!!). this forces the goggles into the face more and not off!

Hope this helps!

JD

[Mozla]

:wave: Goggles aside:
My son has changed his dive from head up to head down (probably due to the goggles thing) but now dives too deep!
Is it a question of just launching yourself outover to flatten the dive?

Kicky,

I agree with both Dad's and Conrad's points and believe that they are both viable and correct.

The only other thing that i would add is look at two other things. Firstly the simple one: Look at the design and tightness of fitting of the goggles. If either are wrong then this could be one reason for why they are always coming off.

The other reason is while doing the exercises that Conrad is recommending try adjusting the angle of your head slightly. as conrad suggested the streamline position is most effective although in some people, especially kids their heads go down to far and when they hit the water, it just hits the goggles and they fly.

When squeezing your ears with your arms try pitching your face forwards slightly so that when you enter the water it hits the face pretty much smack on (sounds nasty but doesn't hurt!!). this forces the goggles into the face more and not off!

Hope this helps!

JD

[olympicdreams]

diving is holding my swimming back, i cant seem to dive in without my goggles coming off( also see general topics) my dad and my coach watched my dive, they said it was because i lifted my head, but, i changed my dive to do that other wise i go to deep, so either way i cant win, is there any other types of dives i could try??

This sounds almost identical to a situation i was in not so long ago. I have had a really bad dive since i learned and it was pointed out to me about 6 months ago. I have been concentrating on it for a long time and trying to get my head down whilst still doing a fast flat racing dive and i am starting to notice a big difference. I hope this will encourage you to stick in and it will come together soon if you practice and keep on practicing. Whatever you do, dont give up!

[splashpath]

When you dive get your hands out in front of you and look over them so your looking forwards over the water, this will maximise distance, as you start to fall, bring your head down towards your chest, this will pike your hips and give you a clean entry if you do it right, you will maximise your drive and your forwards propulsion with going to deep. Track starts are one of the easiest ways to learn how to do this

[lozswimmer]

Now practice, practice, practice.


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Conrad

[This message has been edited by conrad cawley (edited 03 December 2000).][/QUOTE]

I have the same problem as Kicky but our club doesnt do any diving practice. I get about 1 attempt when I dive in for warmup and maybe another 2 if we do relays. Ive asked my coach to help me and he says he'll teach me this summer but he said that last year and it didnt happen. :cry: if i get another second of my 50breastroke i'll be the fastest in my county in my age so im desperate 2 sort out my dive. any other tips anyone?