Swimming - Starts - Forward Dive Sequence Step #3

Here's Step #3 in our 4-step sequence for learning the forward dive. If you've never gone off the blocks, this is an essential step! But even if you're comfortable diving from the blocks, starting from the side of the pool can help you try some new things with your hands and feet.

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[webkinzluvr4life]

if you're doing a swim dive on the edge of the pool and not on a block, would 5 feet of water work? thats how deep my pool is. please reply

[goswim098]

@webkinzluvr4life - The deeper the better. 5' would be about minimum with no blocks if you're just learning. First talk to the guard, then see if there are "NO DIVING" markings around. After someone at the pool can determine you're safe to try it, then give it a shot. You may have to demonstrate the steps prior to this first.

[webkinzluvr4life]

@webkinzluvr4life And by the way, im 4 foot 6 in. and I am also 11 years old

[Creativity23HY]

@samchi27 as long as you tuck your head in you should be fine :)

[oooeee04]

Wetting the rim of the goggles help to suction around your eyes, its called cohesion. Also, I found out that where the strap is helps, too. If the goggle is a double strap, try putting one strap at the crown of your head, and the second strap a little below it.

Also, the type of goggle you're wearing is important, Endurance goggles have a foam like squishy thing around your eyes, while diving ones have a soft rubbery suction to them. Your adjustment might be wrong too, try adjusting the nose.

[oooeee04]

Yaaaaay! I'm so happy I'm helping!!

[DreaDedDayDreams]

Thanks so much!

This has always been an annoying problem while I'm swimming.

Appreciate the advice :)

[samchi27]

i have the same problem too ..

evertime i dive my goggles always loose eventhough it's very tight to my head !

what should i do!?

[3ddude]

it worked i still got a little water in but i could complete the 50mtrs.

[3ddude]

thanks, i have the hard goggles. ill give it a try tonight.