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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.
Standing vs Moving Takeoff
Feel the difference between a standing press and a press after your hurdle, and learn which one you rush.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
With your coach watching, do 3 standing front jumps.
Core: From a low step. Beat your own tallest finish.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 15 min
- Space
- Pool
- Bring
- 1-meter springboard, deep water, diving coach
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Takeoff
The steps
How it works
- With your coach watching, do 3 standing front jumps.
- Then do 3 front jumps with your full approach.
- Tell your coach which felt higher and why.
- Pick one fix and do 2 more of each.
Coaching point
Let the board finish.
Safety: Only on a board or platform with a diving coach watching, in water your coach has checked meets the diving depth standard (about 12 feet under a 1 yard (1 m) board). Never in shallow water, never alone.
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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