What Dive Numbers Mean
The First Digit Indicates the Dive’s Group: 1 = Forward, 2 = Back, 3 = Reverse, 4 = Inward, 5 = Twisting, 6 = Armstand. 3. in Front, Back, Reverse, and Inward...
The first digit indicates the dive’s group: 1 = forward, 2 = back, 3 = reverse, 4 = inward, 5 = twisting, 6 = armstand. 3. In front, back, reverse, and inward dives, a ‘1’ as the second digit indicates a flying action. A ‘0’ indicates none.
What is a good diving score?
When a dive is better than average (satisfactory) it should be scored in the Good Category (or higher) this includes scores ranging from 7 to 8. If it is slightly better a 7 is appropriate, if it is significantly better a 7½ or an 8 if it is bordering on very good.
What is the highest DD dive?
At the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the most complex dive had a degree of difficulty rated at 3.8; this was a reverse 2½ somersault with 2½ twists. Today the most difficult dive is a reverse 4½ somersault in the pike position rated at 4.8. More difficult dives are anticipated by FINA, the sport’s world governing body.
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