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Building Dives From The Ground Up

Drills let coaches isolate the parts of a dive. Fix one piece at a time. Build correct patterns through repetition. Then watch your divers excel. Find drills for every aspect of diving below.

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Diver performing rip entry

How to Teach a Rip

Teaching excellent entries starts on dryland. Learn the drills that help divers shape up, swim out, and pike save their way to a clean rip.

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Diver twisting

3 Twisting Basics for Beginners

Have a diver who just can't seem to figure out twisting? Teaching it doesn't have to be complicated. Learn the basics of the flip, the twist, and how to combine them into a front full.

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Back Take-offs with Roland King

Laern what a good back take-off should look like. Roland King goes over balance, posture, and lift.

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Favorite Drills From The Deck

Coaches, what is your favorite diving drill or exercise?

Entertaining Drill
“My favorite diving drill...well entertaining wise anyway...is when having the kids work on forward twisters, sometimes I have them try 103a...it's quite entertaining sometimes.”
Eric Blevins Diving coach at TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) and owner and Head Coach at Jersey Diving Academy
Entry Work
“’Arms Up, No Swing’ (AUNS) drills, and 2-bounce entries like 101, 103, and 105.”
Heath Calhoun Diving Coach at PennWest Clarion University (formerly Clarion University), and owner of Wolfpack Diving LLC.
Training Staples
“Hanging bar is a staple. Bosu ball models and jump ropes too.”
Hallie Roman Head Diving Coach at University of New Mexico
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Skill Development Through Progression

Drills are tools. This library organizes them by what they're building toward, so you can find the right tool for the right moment.

Searched our library and still can't find what you're looking for? Check out our complete Diving Video Library for more resources.

Foundation & Learning

Approach, Hurdle & Board Comfort
Takeoff Mechanics

Rotation & Air Awareness

Somersault Development
Directional Dives
Visual Spotting
Modeling & Kickouts

Twisting & Direction

Twist Initiation & Progression

Body Position & Entries

Entries & Finish

When You Don't Have a Pool

No pool? No problem. It's been estimated that upwards of 75% of diving technique can be developed outside the water. From drilling correct movement patterns to working on strength and flexibility, these dryland resources keep your athletes progressing, even if the pool is closed.

Dryland, Strength & Mobility