Dives are divided into groups based on starting position and direction. There are five groups of dives for all springboard and platform events, plus an additional sixth for just platform. The groups ...

Approach: The forward steps taken by a diver toward the end of the 10m platform or 3m springboard board. This precedes the hurdle and the takeoff and usually involves three or more steps. Armstand: ...

Scenes from the Nassau diving championships on Wednesday at the Nassau Aquatic Center. Credit: Peter Frutkoff Emily Osterman of East Meadow holds her tuck position during the Nassau girls individual ...