Diving techniques
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Numerous techniques are used in the sport of diving.
[edit] 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 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.
[edit] Can opener
The can opener is an asymmetrical maneuver popular amongst the youth of United States.
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.
[edit] References
- Maloney, Field. "Cannonball!" (Article), The New Yorker, 2004-08-30. Retrieved on 2006-10-15.
