Watch: A forward dive
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.The set is essentially a refined overhand pass. With elbows out, the hands should be raised to a position above the head. Palms should be out with fingers spread and thumbs down. The arms should extend to meet the ball with the pads of the fingers. The ball is directed upward and toward a spot where the hitter can make an aggressive play on it.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.We've been playing the “big game” since 1967.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, MainzOverview of the first Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Armstand somersault pike
The diver assumes a handstand position on the end of the platform, facing away from the water. While pushing slightly away from the platform, the diver performs a somersault in a forward direction, entering the water headfirst and facing toward the board. In the pike position the body is bent at the waist with legs straight and toes pointed.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Inward 21/2somersault pike
The diver stands on the end of the board, facing away from the water. While jumping slightly back, the diver performs two and a half somersaults toward the board, entering the water headfirst and facing away from the board. In the pike position the body is bent at the waist with legs straight and toes pointed.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Reverse 21/2somersault tuck
The diver takes off from the end of the board, facing the water. While jumping slightly away from the board, the diver completes two and a half somersaults spinning in a backward direction and entering the water headfirst and facing the board. In the tuck position the body is bent at the waist and knees, with the thighs touching the chest and the feet pulled close to the body.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, MainzOverview of the terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, where Palestinian militants killed 11 Israelis.
