Alright, gotta highlight David Boudia—again— showing-off the proper twisting position. Toes pointed and together, knees locked out, arms at the chest and head, arms tight to body, and head looking into the twist.
Each component of the twisting position contributes to a quick, even twist.
Each component of the twisting position contributes to a quick, even twist.
Here, we see Guo Jingjing demonstrating the perfect kick-out of a dive. We know the kick was first because her arms are narrow and straight by her thighs, and her head is tucked and looking at her toes while the rest of her body is perfectly straight.
If we could see the whole kick-out, her head would tilt back—looking for the water—and then her arms would reach through narrow to her body and lock-out before entering the water.
If we could see the whole kick-out, her head would tilt back—looking for the water—and then her arms would reach through narrow to her body and lock-out before entering the water.