How Do You Inward Pike Dive From A Springboard?
An inward dive is usually required for competition. The inward pike is the first inward dive a competitive diver should learn. Master the forward pike and the back pike dives before attempting inward pike. It is vital that you do not attempt this dive without the proper skills leading up to it. Begin the inward pike in the back-start position, standing on the balls of your feet on the end of the board with your heels over the edge. Your weight should be on the balls of your feet throughout all board work. Raise your arms slightly above your head and then bring them down and bend your knees to flex the board. Swing your arms up in front of your face as you extend your legs to jump. Bend at the waist even before your feet leave the board. Keep your legs perpendicular to the water, straight down as you rise into the air. Swing your arms back down to touch your toes with your fingers by bending at the waist. This is the pike position, facing backwards. Allow your legs to swing up into the
