twisting dive
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A twist dive is a competitive diving category where the diver rotates around both a transverse and a longitudinal axis during the dive. This is distinct from dives like back dives, front dives, inward dives, and reverse dives.1
In diving, a "half twist" involves a half turn of the body on a longitudinal axis before entering the water, performed from a springboard or platform in either a pike or layout position. A "full twist" is a front or back dive where the diver completes a full turn on a vertical axis without bending their body.23
The scoring of dives, including those with twists, considers the approach, takeoff, flight, and entry into the water. Each dive has a "degree of difficulty" rating, which is multiplied by the judges' scores to determine the final score. This difficulty is calculated based on factors such as the number of twists, somersaults, and flight position.4
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