What is the first thing you need to do before jumping into the water Why?

Look before you leap or dive in Always check your surroundings and enter the water slowly with your feet first. Check the area each time before you enter the water, as swimming conditions or surroundings may change. You may not always be able to see underwater swimmers, toys and other objects that can cause harm.

Does 10m diving hurt?

You CAN hurt yourself. It’s a heckuva impact if you hit belly down. I went cliff jumping one time which was probably about the same height as the 10m dive. It kind of hurt, and it was definitely scary.

Is 10m diving hard?

Olympic diving is considered a collision sport because of how hard the impact of the water is. The 10-meter event is the equivalent to jumping off a 33-foot platform, or a 3-story building. Even when a dive is perfectly executed, there is still a possibility of injury. …

How do you jump into water safely?

The safest way to land (or jump) into water is with your arms pressed firmly against your sides in a pencil dive position.

Can you dive feet first?

With Olympic diving, the only and best way to enter the water is head first, completely vertical with as little splash as possible. Cliff Diving is very similar, but you always go feet first, again completely vertical with as little splash as possible.

What are some pool rules?

10 Pool Rules Your Child Should Know

• Walk, Don’t Run. When kids play in the pool, the circumference becomes inevitably wet.
• Don’t Just Dive.
• Adult Supervision.
• Swim with a Buddy.
• Always Wear Sunscreen.
• Don’t Push Others into the Pool.
• Don’t Chew Gum While You Swim.
• No Food or Drinks in the Pool.

What are some pool safety rules?

Do not enter head first unless in a pool that has a safe diving area.