Download or read book Springboard and Platform Diving written by Jeff Huber and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Springboard and Platform Diving is the authoritative guide to the sport. Thoroughly researched and painstaking compiled, it covers it all, including coaching, competition, and conditioning. Internationally renowned coach Jeff Huber has worked with divers at all levels—from novice to Olympian—for more than four decades. Now that lifetime of knowledge, analysis, and expertise is distilled into Springboard and Platform Diving. Inside you will find comprehensive coverage of every phase of the dive: • Forward approach • Backward press • Takeoff and connections • Positions, spotting, and come-out • Line-up and entry Along with detailed instruction, developmental drills, and coaching tips, you’ll discover in-depth coverage on teaching, using skill progressions, and creating annual training plans for each diver. The definitive guide for coaches and divers, Springboard and Platform Diving has garnered the endorsement of USA Diving. Make it your go-to resource for diving excellence.