tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799176631061623144.post7136057088622248647..comments2024-02-26T16:08:21.030+11:00Comments on Swimming Teaching: Why Not Bombs or Flips?Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03529982489044576584noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799176631061623144.post-87259458720595584472023-09-23T16:42:25.371+10:002023-09-23T16:42:25.371+10:00👍👍Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799176631061623144.post-30993338034759696392023-09-22T14:06:43.533+10:002023-09-22T14:06:43.533+10:00I searched this up cause my kids ask me all the ti...I searched this up cause my kids ask me all the time now I know and I can tell them that it is not safe and to always listen to the lifeguards Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799176631061623144.post-88439649813998848102023-08-18T11:15:06.052+10:002023-08-18T11:15:06.052+10:00Thanks for your comment.
I am not making a critic...Thanks for your comment. <br />I am not making a criticism of responsible diving. Although every sport diving coach knows that the sport of diving is at least as inherently dangerous as most full contact sports. However, diving in a responsible way such as from the edge of the pool in an appropriate depth to enter a lap lane to do laps or train when there is no one else in the lane or only those who are also training and understand entry timing and safety, is generally very low risk. But this is not the case for any kind of stunt diving or free diving where other swimmers are playing or swimming in the immediate vicinity. <br /><br />Unfortunately your link did not come through so I cannot checkout the study you quote but I can point to many studies including this one that say, "On average that's an injury an hour in the U.S., every hour of every day that most pools are open." (https://bit.ly/45gGXXQ). And these are just the U.S. Studies. With these kind of numbers may I suggest that there are perhaps more "stupid or under the influence" people that you may think. <br /><br />Also, may I point out that even a number of 10% (and I would suggest that this percentage is very low) may be a very high injury rate. For example, if it is 10% 500 that is 50 people injured. The higher the number the higher the injury rate.<br />Diving as a sport is very popular and diving in a responsible way with proper training or coaching is not what I am talking about in this article, despite the high risks associated with the activity.<br />I am however making an impassioned plea to at the very lease be responsible and not reckless especially in a pool that has other people in it. <br />If I were a pool owner I would be very aware of my responsibility to other using my pool and I would supervise and mange the pool at all times. Never allowing trick dives of any kind. <br /><br />As an aside most pool owners do not carry the kind of insurance that would cover drowning or injury due to poor supervision or management. The result could be not only permanent disfigurement of disability to one of your friends but financial ruin for the pool owner. Just something to think about. Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529982489044576584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799176631061623144.post-49998647440456473532023-08-17T22:18:20.685+10:002023-08-17T22:18:20.685+10:00https://www.swoperodante.com/pools-and-diving-acci...https://www.swoperodante.com/pools-and-diving-accidents-injury-statistics/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799176631061623144.post-70302350419676296342023-08-17T22:17:53.245+10:002023-08-17T22:17:53.245+10:00While I agree with you that diving of the side of ...While I agree with you that diving of the side of the pool, especially flips and bombs should never be allowed the statement about the safety of bombs and flips of the diving board is plain false. Here is a link to a site that states that less than 10% of diving accidents happen with a diving board involved and i would further argue if it involves a diving board the diver probably did either act "stupid" or was under the influence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799176631061623144.post-17208575983753850702021-06-02T11:07:58.386+10:002021-06-02T11:07:58.386+10:00Back on December 1 2016, I received the following ...Back on December 1 2016, I received the following comment on this post. The author has since gone dark creating a broken link for me. However I thought the comment and my response was worthwhile keeping so I have included it here.<br /><br />Anthony: "This is bullshit I don't know anyone who has landed on anyone else or hurt their head from bombing."<br /><br />Me: G'day, Anthony,<br />Your reaction is a very common one from swimmers who have never had to deal with the trauma associated with injuries resulting for bombs or flips.<br />One of the things that I learned when I was doing market research, was that no matter how much data I accumulated in my area, I was often surprised that the final result was different from what I perceived.<br />Whilst I'm sure your social world is extensive, your perception is not reflected in the horrendous injury statistics associated with flips and bombs.<br />At our pool, when the patronage is low, I will sometimes allow swimmers that I know to be responsible and who will therefore obey instructions, to jump into the pool with their legs tucked up in a bomb like fashion as long as they hold their arms open and do NOT grab their legs. This allows for a controlled entry into the water. However I never allow flips.<br />Unfortunately for me Anthony I know the hurt and from bombing injuries. But thank you for taking the time to read and comment. It shows that you are a thinker and hopefully you will change you mind without having to experience any of the pain.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529982489044576584noreply@blogger.com