Enter the water hands first and let your body follow. Your body should be streamlined with legs extended behind you. Add 10 inches to that point - this is your starting point. Make a mental note of it and fine-tune your position as you improve your diving skills. Jump off the springboard the first time without worrying about diving to get a feel for its spring.
Every board is a little different.
Never pound down on the board so that you rise vertically into the air. Let your approach give you enough momentum to carry you out away from the board. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .