[header] How to touch the bottom of a pool [title] Go to a local or private pool that has a diving board that you are allowed to use. [title] Set the diving board to a loose setting, for some boards are set stiff. [step] You might need some help doing this, but only do it if you are not breaking any rules. 
[title] Climb up the steps on the board. [title] Walk quickly to the point where the tip of your big toe is about 3-4 inches (7.6-10.2 cm) away from the edge of the diving board.