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What is Pike in Diving?

The position (letter B) with the body folded sharply at the hips and legs perfectly straight. Harder than tuck because straight legs slow rotation, so the same dive in pike earns a higher DD.

Example: Her toes never broke line in the pike — the judges went to 9s.

Related terms

Degree of difficulty (DD)SpringboardPlatformFulcrumHurdleTuckStraight positionFree position
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