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The origin of diving does back to the 

17th century. Platform diving achieved 

international notice when it was put in 

the men's swimming category in the 

1904 Olympic Games. Germany and 

Sweden were early dominants until 1920 

when the U.S. reached world wide 

prominence. The most historic diver was 

Ernst Bransten from the U.S., called, 

"The father of diving."

The corkscrew dive falls under the reverse 

dive category because the diver starts 

facing the water and completes a full 

backwards rotation. For this process to be 

succesful, you will need a deep enough 

pool that you won't hit the bottom when 

you land and a high enough ledge to where 

you can get enough elevation to complete 

two spins and a backwards rotation. A 

spring diving board is recommended so you 

can get extra height to have more time and 

room to complete this dive.

First, stand on your diving board, with your 

back facing the water, and your heels hanging 

off of the edge. Make sure you are not facing 

the water or you will have to repeat a lot of 

steps. 

*OPTIONAL*

Second, turn around 180* so you are now 

facing the water. If you do not have atlest 5 

feet of walking space in front of you, still on 

your diving board, do not attempt. Also, only 

attempt if you have a spring diving board.

*OPTIONAL*

Third, take three full strides away from the 

water so you have enough running room. Take 

longer strides than usual since you will be 

running up towards the water for a high 

extension. Only attempt if you are using a 

diving board.

*OPTIONAL*

Third, turn back around 180*. Then, when 

you're facing the water, take three fast-paced 

step towards the water starting with your left 

foot. On your last stride, leap into the air so 

you can land springing the board downwards.

*NO LONGER OPTIONAL*

Jump into the air to get as much height as 

possible to preform your trick.

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