[header] How to do a dive [title] Start about four feet back from the end of the board if you're a teen or adult, or further if you take large steps. [step] Stand in an upright position, back and legs straight. [title] When you're ready to do your approach, take three long steps, swinging your arms, together, in the same direction, as you walk. 
[title] When you've taken your three steps, bring one leg up and hop to the end of the board. [title] As you are doing this, keep your head and neck straight and looking forward.