Diving techniques
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Numerous techniques are used in the sport of diving
Diving
Diving is the sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, sometimes while performing acrobatics. Diving is an internationally-recognized sport that is part of the Olympic Games. In addition, unstructured and non-competitive diving is a recreational pastime.Diving is one...

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Cannonball

The cannonball is a technique in which the arms and legs are folded into the body during the dive. It may be done from the diving board or the side of the pool. The kinetic energy is used to create a cavity in the water. This cavity implodes. And much like in a nuclear weapon
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 the pressure in the center depends critically on the perfect circular shape of the cavity. The pressure dictates the height of the splash. The diver can also feel the pressure. Additionally the short stopping length may be important.

Can opener [also known as "Cherry Bomb"]

The can opener is an asymmetrical maneuver popular amongst the youth of United States
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Known for the large splashes it produces, the Can Opener is performed by springing from a diving board, pulling one leg upwards towards the chest, securing the leg with one's arms, and tilting the body back to a 35 degree angle. After hitting the water with the correct combination of form and entry angle, the emergence of splashes exceeding 15 feet are common.

Pencil [also known as "Streamline]

The pencil is a technique in which the diver is completely straight, with their arms at their sides. The diver jumps in feet first.
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