When learning acrobatic gymnastics or martial arts flips, jumping into water is a great training method—especially for skills you’re not yet ready to try on a trampoline or with mats. It’s a safer way to get used to the motion and feeling of flips. Find detailed gymnastics instructions and training methods at Gymnastics Main.
When jumping into water from a springboard, you can try anything: saltos hacia adelante, hacia atrás, con giros, etc. It doesn’t matter how advanced you are in gymnastics. It is recommended to jump from a 1-meter springboard, not from 3, 5, or 10 meters.
The most important precaution is not hitting the springboard after jumping. This can happen if you jump too vertically instead of jumping outward. Be aware of this risk. Practice jumping away from the springboard a few times before attempting any flips. Get familiar with the distance between you and the board.
