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Diving Science: A Technical Handbook for Coaches and Athletes(From the Board: The Ultimate Diving Guide)

Diving Science: A Technical Handbook for Coaches and Athletes(From the Board: The Ultimate Diving Guide)

          
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Diving Science: A Technical Handbook for Coaches and Athletes is a comprehensive work that delves into the technical, biomechanical, and psychological foundations of competitive diving. Designed for both coaches and athletes, the book provides an in-depth approach to diver development, from early stages to elite performance. The book opens with an overview of diving and its basic technical elements, laying the groundwork for understanding the mechanics of the sport. It then examines the different dive groups and offers a historical journey through the discipline, with a special focus on the athlete development system in the United States, highlighting key institutions, coaches, and training pathways. A core aspect of the work is its analysis of the diver's biotype, addressing morphology, personality, and holistic development. These chapters underscore the importance of physical and mental preparation, emphasizing that success in diving requires a blend of physical skills, focus, and resilience. The training section includes a wide range of specific exercises to improve technique and coordination. It describes methods such as walking drills, strength and coordination routines in unnatural body positions, and a full training manual for dryland and trampoline work. These tools help athletes build key skills before executing them in the water. The book also dedicates a substantial section to modeling technical progressions, covering the teaching of key positions such as the line-up (the body's vertical alignment on water entry) and the step-by-step progressions for different dive types. Detailed drills are presented to ensure proper execution, with a strong emphasis on biomechanics and body control. Another central theme is judging in competitive diving, explaining the fundamental elements considered by judges, the World Aquatics rules, and the ethical principles of evaluation. It highlights the judge's role as a guardian of fairness and integrity within the sport. From a psychological standpoint, the book explores the mental pressure involved in diving, a sport where precision is non-negotiable. Topics include fear of error, performance anxiety, resilience in the face of frustration, and mental fatigue. It also examines the challenges of transitioning from athlete to coach, offering insight into career longevity and the evolving role of the mentor. Diving Science is an essential reference for anyone seeking a deep, technical understanding of diving. Its multidisciplinary approach, integrating biomechanics, psychology, pedagogy, and rulebook interpretation, makes it a key resource for coaches and athletes striving to elevate their performance in this demanding sport.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9786072965874
  • Publisher: Indautor
  • Publisher Imprint: Indautor
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 380
  • Series Title: From the Board: The Ultimate Diving Guide
  • Sub Title: A Technical Handbook for Coaches and Athletes
  • Width: 203 mm
  • ISBN-10: 6072965873
  • Publisher Date: 31 Mar 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Weight: 752 gr


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