tuck position

diving

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In competitive diving, a "tuck" refers to a specific body position. It involves bending the knees, drawing the thighs tightly to the chest, and clasping the hands around the shins. This position is one of the fundamental body forms used in various dives, alongside others like the straight and pike positions. Dives are categorized based on the direction of takeoff and rotation, such as front dives, back dives, inward dives, and reverse dives. Twist dives incorporate rotation around both a transverse and longitudinal axis.123

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In the tuck position, both hips and knees are flexed and the body resembles a ball. The most complicated dives may be done in free (any) position, a loose but graceful combination of the others.
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In the tuck position, both hips and knees are flexed and the body resembles a ball. The most complicated dives may be done in free (any) position, a loose but graceful combination of the others.
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