start with asking how much they have completed on diving then start from the appropriate level
(1) begin dive from knees
(2) begin from haunches / deep squat
(3) start from standing
**Use mechanical guidance to move the performers leg pads into the correct shape or form for the dive if needed **
1. hips down first
2. push through legs to extend further
3. extend arm further at the same time
4. head and arm placments
in more ways than one
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