Diving Board Dynamics

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There are varying heights and types of diving boards used in competitive diving. Learn about diving board dynamics from a professional diving instructor in this free video series.

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Adjusting the Fulcrum for Diving
Tweaking the fulcrum will affect the spring of your diving board. Learn some tips for adjusting the fulcrum from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Diving Board Demo With Fulcrum in Back
You'll receive a lot of spring in your diving board if you put the fulcrum all the way back. Watch a demo with the fulcrum all the way back from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Diving Board Demo With Fulcrum in the Middle
Positioning the fulcrum in the middle provides will help provide control for your dive. Watch a demo with the fulcrum in the middle from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Diving Board Demo With Fulcrum Up
Understanding the fulcrum position will help determine the spring of your dive. Watch a demo with the fulcrum all the way up from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Diving Height & Distance
Good height and distance is important for executing a great dive. Learn some tips for controlling your height and distance from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Diving Supplies
Swim trunks and Shammy cloths are great supplies to have before entering any diving competition. Learn more about supplies from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Diving Troubleshooting
Having some problems hitting your dives just right when you leave the diving board? Learn some tips for troubleshooting your dives from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Fulcrum Affects on Diving
Changing the position of the fulcrum will create a different feel and spring for the diving board. Learn how the fulcrum will affect your dives from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Inspecting Diving Boards
Diving boards should be rough on top to ensure a proper foot grip. Learn some quick safety tips for inspecting diving boards from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Inspecting Safe Distances in Diving
Space is an important thing to be aware of before attempting any dive. Find out about determining safe distances from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Inspecting the Stand in Diving
It's important to check the steps and bolts involved with the diving stand. Learn some tips for inspecting diving stands from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Maintaining the Diving Board
It's important to maintain the diving board in order to protect it in the off season. Learn some techniques for maintaining the diving board from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Starting Position in Diving
The five step approach will help you determine where to start your dive. Learn how to set your position from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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The Fulcrum & Diving
The fulcrum changes the spring dynamics of the diving board. Learn about the fulcrum and how it works from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Types of Diving Boards
There are varying heights, shapes and flexes of boards in diving. Learn more about boards and diving from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Tags: water, techniques, sports, diving, approach, springboard, hurdle

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Summary: Diving is an interesting and sometimes death defying sport. Using acrobatics and technique, divers leap from varying heights with the intention of gracefully hitting the water. This test is typically judged by a lack of water displacement at entry, in which the diver would rise out of the water and be rewarded with thunderous applause. It's true that divers share the pool. However, they are reluctant to call themselves swimmers. Flying into the water with poise and nerves of steel is what tempts these thrill seekers and nay Sayers of gravity. Furthermore, they showcase their talents annually at the summer Olympic Games every four years in order to determine true champions. Competing in this sport takes guts and an overwhelming tendency to defy fear.

In this free video series our professional diving instructor Bobby Larew will show you all you need to know about diving board dynamics. You'll begin with some general diving safety tips for checking the board and surrounding area. Bobby will then show you the affects of adjusting the fulcrum on the springboard. Later, he'll show you how the fulcrum affects your five step approach and overall spring of the board. In the end you'll be safe and ready to begin learning the beginning stages of good competitive diving.

About the Expert

Expert: For the last twenty years, Bobby Larew has participated in diving competitions as an athlete, a coach and a judge. During his competitive days, he trained with the University of Michigan and Junior Olympics Diving coach, Chris Bergere. Larew has also trained at Penn State University where he was later named to the Pennsylvania All-State Team. He has been coaching for the last ten years and has sent numerous divers to the state championships. Four of his students placed in the top 5 and several more in the top 10. One of his former students now dives for Auburn University, which has won back to back National Championships.

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