starting positions![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Dives are started with or without run-up walks and in one of the positions recognized by the International Amateur Swimming Federation (FINA).
inward ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Dive started with the back turned toward the water; the diver then performs one or more forward spins.
reverse ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Dive started facing the water; the athlete then performs one or more backward spins.
armstand ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Started on the hands for five seconds; this type of dive is done from a platform.
backward ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Dive started with the back turned toward the water; the competitor then executes one or more backward spins.
forward ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Dive started facing the water and followed by one or more forward spins.