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What is a diving block?
A diving block is a mental block the stops the diver from being able to do a certain aspect of diving such as the hurdle or twisting dives or most common are reverse dives. this happens in many other sports to such as pole-vaulting or gymnastics.
What are the release dates for High Diving and Reverse - 1904?
High Diving and Reverse - 1904 was released on: USA: 6 February 1904
What is the best definition for a squeeze when its related to diving?
Effects of Increasing Pressure when diving which results in pain or discomfort in your body's air spaces. A squeeze is best defined as a condition that causes pain and discomfort when the pressure INSIDE an air space of your body is LESS than the pressure OUTSIDE an airspace.
If you have sinus trouble would scuba diving be harmful?
Diving with sinus congestion can be extremely harmful. As you descend, you must "equalize" your ears otherwise a "squeeze" occurs. This "squeeze," as divers call it, happens when there is an air pocket of lower pressure in the sinus cavity or by the ears and higher pressure around it. It causes extreme pain and may rupture an ear drum, if you try to get through it. PADI - the diving certification organization - advises strongly against diving with sinus trouble, even if controlled by decongestants.
Is a fault-block mountain created by reverse faults?
no
What is the height of the diving block above water level of an olympic size swimming pool?
The starting blocks can be no higher than 30 inches above water level.
What is the time advantage gained from diving off a starting block in a swimming competition?
The time advantage gained from diving off a starting block in a swimming competition is about 2 secs. More time can be cut from executing a tight flip turn on the return.
What are some examples of a gainer in the Olympics?
In the Olympics, a 'gainer' refers to a type of diving. 'Gainer' dives are also known as 'reverse' dives, and involve the diver performing somersaults in the air while diving.
In which sport might you do a pike a twist or a reverse twist with pike?
Mostly on cheerleading. Diving uses those moves.
Why is diving in to a swimming pool easier than a block of ice?
diving into a swimming pool is not hard because water moves and ice is hard and you will heart your self if u try to jump in ice
Which gas law best explains diving medical problems such as air or sinus squeeze?
Boyle's Law."Squeezes" are caused by the effects of pressure on trapped air spaces.
What should you do if you experience a reverse block upon ascending?
Slowly descend until you are able to clear the block, then ascend at a normal pace.
