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Dives are started with or without run-up walks and in one of the positions recognized by the International Amateur Swimming Federation (FINA).
starting positions inward reverse armstand backward forward

inward click to hear

Dive started with the back turned toward the water; the diver then performs one or more forward spins.

reverse click to hear

Dive started facing the water; the athlete then performs one or more backward spins.

armstand click to hear

Started on the hands for five seconds; this type of dive is done from a platform.

backward click to hear

Dive started with the back turned toward the water; the competitor then executes one or more backward spins.

forward click to hear

Dive started facing the water and followed by one or more forward spins.