[header] How to perform a back dive with a half twist [title] Walk to the end of the board, watch the water behind you (this is optional), and turn your back to the water. [title] Stand on the balls of your feet. [title] The first times you try this dive, start with your arms straight above your head and close to your ears. 
[title] Drop your arms to your sides while bending your knees. [title] At the same time, swing your arms back up to your ears and push off the board.