Back Hurdle in Diving

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The back hurdle is a dive that incorporates the use of your entire body with the diving board. Learn some tips for executing the back hurdle from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Arm Rocking Tips in Back Hurdle Diving
Using your arms can help you propel into the air when rocking the board for the back hurdle in diving. Learn some easy steps for rocking the board with your arms from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Back Hurdle Body Position in Diving
It's important to keep your legs straight when attempting the back hurdle in diving. Learn a few techniques for positioning your body from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Back Hurdle Feet Placement in Diving
Your feet should slightly hang off the back of the diving board when attempting the back hurdle. Learn some tips for positioning your feet properly from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Back Hurdle Head Position in Diving
Your head position in diving can throw you off balance if it's not executed properly. Learn more about positioning your head for the back hurdle from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Back Hurdle in Diving
The back hurdle in diving requires no running or five step approach. Learn more about the back hurdle from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Back Hurdle Positioning in Diving
Sometimes turning backwards at the end of the diving board can be tricky. Learn a few easy steps to position your body for the back hurdle from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Board Dropping Arm Tips in Back Hurdle Diving
Using your arms can help you drop the diving board and execute your dive. Learn some tips for using your arms to drop the board from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Board Dropping Body Alignment in Back Hurdle Diving
It's important for divers not to lean too far forward or backwards when attempting the back hurdle in diving. Learn to position your body correctly from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Board Dropping Leg Tips in Back Hurdle Diving
Dropping the diving board with your feet is important if you want to execute a good dive. Learn some tips for using your legs to drop the board from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Body Take Off Tips for Back Hurdle Diving
Your body should be aligned when taking off for the back hurdle in diving. Learn to take off the board with your body from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Executing the Back Hurdle Diving Demo
The back hurdle is a technical and graceful maneuver in diving. Learn to execute the back hurdle dive by watching a demo from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Feet Rocking Tips in Back Hurdle Diving
Rocking the board will help you gain speed and momentum for performing the back hurdle in diving. Learn to rock the board from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Finishing the Take Off for Back Hurdle Diving
It's important to finish your back hurdle before executing the remainder of your dive. Learn some tips for keeping your body in the right position from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Leg Take Off Tips for Back Hurdle Diving
Using your legs in diving can help generate power for back hurdle diving take offs. Learn to take off using your legs from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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Preventing Back Hurdle Errors in Diving
It's important to know the criteria for executing a back hurdle in diving if you want to score well. Learn some tips for impressing the judges from a professional diving instructor in this free video.

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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 a professional diving instructor Bobby Labrew will show you all there is to know about the back hurdle in diving. You'll learn to position your body, feet and legs properly as well as how to rock the board. Bobby will show you some easy tips to help you align your body and stay straight through take off. You'll also learn what the judges are looking for in case you wish to perform this dive in competition. In the end the you'll know how to execute the back hurdle and be able to show off your moves at the local oasis.

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.