What is another word for swallow dive?
Pronunciation: [swˈɒlə͡ʊ dˈa͡ɪv] (IPA) 
Swallow dive is a type of dive where the diver jumps out from the board with arms held above the head and with the body straight, and enters the water headfirst. This dive is also known as a front dive or a pencil dive. Some other synonyms for the swallow dive include the straight dive, jackknife dive, or the arrow dive. These dives have a lot of similarities, but the subtle differences mainly lie in the position of the arms and legs during the dive. Regardless of the name, all these dives require practice and precision to execute a graceful and precise dive.
