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Question 1

What is the correct posture for forward position?

Answer 1

1. Feet together
2. Big toes over the edge
3. Arms at ears, palms facing forwards
4. Back as flat as possible
5. Stomach pulled in

Question 2

What are the steps for hands grabbed position?

Answer 2

1. One palm over back of other hand
2. Thumbs interlocking
3. Grab and squeeze
4. Palms facing away from you
5. Arms stretched squeezing ears

Question 3

What is the correct posture for backward position?

Answer 3

1. Heels together, feet slightly apart
2. Half of foot over the edge balancing on the balls of feet
3. Arms at ears, palms facing forwards
4. Back as flat as possible
5. Stomach pulled in
6. Looking at far end of the board

Question 4

What are the steps for armswing?

Answer 4

1. Correct posture
2. Smooth continuous movement with straight arms from ears
3. Move arms backwards down past the hips
4. Continuing back up to ears

Question 5

What is the pike shape?

Answer 5

1. Body bending only at waist
2. Legs straight, toes pointed
3. Arms at ears, fingers touching toes
4. Head in between arms, looking over toes

Question 6

What is the tuck shape?

Answer 6

1. Legs bent at knees and hips
2. Knees touching chest, ankles touching buttocks
3. Toes pointed
4. Hands holding legs just above ankles
5. Squeeze body into small ball

Question 7

What is the entry position?

Answer 7

1. Body straight and stretched
2. Hands grabbed, arms squeezing ears
3. Back as flat as possible
4. Toes pointed

Question 8

What is the safety note regarding diving?

Answer 8

Diving should be as painless and safe as possible. Any movement marked with an asterisk may be potentially dangerous at that level. Please ensure that teachers are in close proximity to the diver when these movements are being performed. Teachers should be ready to physically intervene and prevent a diver from coming too close to the side.