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Armstand Dive

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A dive executed from the platform that begins with the diver performing a handstand at the edge before entering the water.

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Reverse Dive

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A dive where the diver takes off facing the water and rotates backwards towards the board, moving away from the water.

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Approach

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The steps a diver takes at the beginning of a dive, leading up to the takeoff from the diving board or platform.

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Takeoff

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The diver's action of leaving the diving board or platform, which is vital for the successful execution of the dive.

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Forward Dive

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A dive where the diver takes off facing forwards and rotates forwards away from the diving board or platform.

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Synchronized Scoring

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The process of judging synchronized dives, not only the execution but also how well the movements of the two divers are synchronized.

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Degree of Difficulty

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A numeric value that signifies the complexity of the dive. It is multiplied by the judges' scores to calculate the final score for the dive.

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Backward Dive

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A dive where the diver takes off with their back towards the water and rotates backwards towards the diving board or platform.

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Straight Position

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A dive position with no bend at the knees or hips, the body remains in a straight line.

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Synchro Diving

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A discipline where two divers perform dives simultaneously, with the goal of mirroring each other's movements as closely as possible.

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Free Position

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A dive position where the diver can use any combination of the straight, pike, or tuck positions, typically used in twisting dives.

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Twisting Dive

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A dive that includes a twist; a rotation around the diver's longitudinal axis. It is combined with a front, back, reverse, or inward dive.

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Judges Panel

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A group of judges responsible for observing and rating the performance of each dive.

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Pike Position

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A dive position where the body is bent at the hips, legs straight, typically the body forms an 'L' shape.

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Scoring System

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Judges rate each dive on a scale from 0 to 10, where half-point increments are permitted, and the final score is calculated by considering the degree of difficulty.

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Failed Dives

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Dives that are not completed as intended or violate the rules, resulting in minimal or no score.

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Springboard

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A flexible board from which divers perform their dives, with a non-slip surface, typically adjustable for different levels of spring.

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Dive Numbering System

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A system that gives each dive a unique identifier, consisting of numbers and sometimes letters, to denote the type of dive, position, and any twists.

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Rip Entry

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A type of water entry where the diver enters the water with minimal splash, ideally slicing through the water like a knife.

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Balk

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When a diver hesitates or stops their dive after starting the approach or press, which can lead to penalties.

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Tuck Position

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A dive position where the knees and hips are bent and the thighs are brought close to the chest, with the heels kept close to the buttocks.

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Platform

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A fixed, non-flexible surface set at a specific height (often 10 meters for high dives) for divers to perform platform dives.

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Dive Sheets

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Pre-competition lists submitted by divers, detailing which dives they will perform, including type, position, and degree of difficulty.

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Inward Dive

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A dive where the diver stands on the end of the diving board facing away from the water and rotates towards the board into the dive.

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Referee

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The official responsible for the conduct of the competition, ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed.

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