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Degree of Difficulty
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.
Forward Dive
A dive where the diver takes off facing forwards and rotates forwards away from the diving board or platform.
Backward Dive
A dive where the diver takes off with their back towards the water and rotates backwards towards the diving board or platform.
Inward Dive
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.
Twisting Dive
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.
Reverse Dive
A dive where the diver takes off facing the water and rotates backwards towards the board, moving away from the water.
Armstand Dive
A dive executed from the platform that begins with the diver performing a handstand at the edge before entering the water.
Free Position
A dive position where the diver can use any combination of the straight, pike, or tuck positions, typically used in twisting dives.
Straight Position
A dive position with no bend at the knees or hips, the body remains in a straight line.
Pike Position
A dive position where the body is bent at the hips, legs straight, typically the body forms an 'L' shape.
Tuck Position
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.
Scoring System
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.
Judges Panel
A group of judges responsible for observing and rating the performance of each dive.
Dive Numbering System
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.
Failed Dives
Dives that are not completed as intended or violate the rules, resulting in minimal or no score.
Takeoff
The diver's action of leaving the diving board or platform, which is vital for the successful execution of the dive.
Rip Entry
A type of water entry where the diver enters the water with minimal splash, ideally slicing through the water like a knife.
Balk
When a diver hesitates or stops their dive after starting the approach or press, which can lead to penalties.
Approach
The steps a diver takes at the beginning of a dive, leading up to the takeoff from the diving board or platform.
Referee
The official responsible for the conduct of the competition, ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
Springboard
A flexible board from which divers perform their dives, with a non-slip surface, typically adjustable for different levels of spring.
Platform
A fixed, non-flexible surface set at a specific height (often 10 meters for high dives) for divers to perform platform dives.
Synchro Diving
A discipline where two divers perform dives simultaneously, with the goal of mirroring each other's movements as closely as possible.
Synchronized Scoring
The process of judging synchronized dives, not only the execution but also how well the movements of the two divers are synchronized.
Dive Sheets
Pre-competition lists submitted by divers, detailing which dives they will perform, including type, position, and degree of difficulty.
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