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Takeoff statue: on dry land, practice the takeoff and freeze in the shape while a partner gives a thumbs-up for tall posture. Swap.
Dry Board Front Jump to Mat
Feel how the board pushes you up by doing straight front jumps off a dry board into a soft mat.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand at the end of the dry board with your coach watching.
Core: From a low step. Beat your own tallest finish.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Space
- Pool
- Bring
- Dry board, landing mat, diving coach
- Level · skill
- Developing · Takeoff
The steps
How it works
- Stand at the end of the dry board with your coach watching.
- Swing your arms and press the board down.
- Ride up straight and land feet first on the mat.
- Do 10 jumps.
Coaching point
Press, wait, ride.
Safety: Only on a dry board into a soft landing mat or pit with a diving coach watching.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (on the deck), Core (from a low step), More (with your coach watching at the board). Beat your own tallest finish.
Story
You are a spring that launches and holds its shape.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own tallest finish. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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