Diving: hands apart on entry

Hands are not locked together, so the arms split and the head is unprotected.

Activities that help

• Entry Splash Detective – Partners judge the size of the splash on each entry – the smaller the splash, the more streamlined the entry – making 'quality' easy to see.
• Flat Hand Grab – Learn the diver's hand position – one flat hand gripping the other, palms facing the water – that protects the head and opens the entry.
• Streamline Glide After Entry – After a head-first entry from a low position, swimmers hold the streamline, then steer up by lifting the hands and head – a smooth, safe finish to every dive.