inward dive

noun

1. a dive in which the athlete stands with back to the water, takes off, and rotates toward the board.

Example Sentences

How is it possible to reject a sport in which the athletes are constantly turning their tattoo-covered backs on spiffy judges dressed in white pants, button-down shirts, ties and blue jackets, even if it’s only to set up for an inward dive?

From New York Times

The 56.4 they score for an inward dive ties them with the Chinese.

From Time

But in the third Daley produced an immaculate inward dive with three and a half somersaults, winning straight 10s from all seven judges.

From The Guardian