How Do You Back Pike Dive From A Springboard?
The back pike is an excellent first back dive for an intermediate springboard diver. Stand at attention at the starting position on the diving board, walk to the end, and turn around, facing your back to the pool. Extend your arms straight forward from the shoulders, and stand on the balls of your feet on the end of the board with your heels hanging over. Attain this position by backing one foot over the edge, and then the other. Your feet should be parallel, and 1 to 2 inches apart. Lower your arms to your sides, take a moment to concentrate and prepare for your dive. Raise your arms to a point slightly above your head while pushing down with your toes. This should slightly depress the springboard and give you a bit of upward lift. Drop your arms suddenly back down to your sides while bending your knees. This action will give a deep bend to the springboard, preparing to propel you into the air. Swing your arms suddenly upward again and straighten your knees, jumping up and out. Swing
