1. During
the pressing action, angle the body slightly forward. Keep eyes focused on the
anticipated entry point.
2. As arms
reach overhead, they are shoulder-width apart with palms facing forward.
Turn palms outward.
3. Torso
hollows, and as legs extend, with knees straight and feet/toes pointed, heels
lift to allow the body to rotate a full revolution forward while maintaining
straight position.
4. Simultaneously,
the arms drop to the set position before the feet leave the board, thereby
minimizing excessive movement during the dive.
5. Set
position is maintained until the body has almost completed a full revolution
and is just short of vertical. Utilize
the midsection to press the legs slightly in front of the body/vertical entry
line so the somersault slows rotation.
6. Maintaining
a hollow upper body and locked midsection, move the arms laterally from
“set” position until they are down at the sides.
8. Continue
pressing the legs slightly in front of the vertical entry line.
9. Align
the body for a drop to the water that results in an entry line just short of
vertical.