Some of the Partner Comedy Dives

Here again, as with the single or individual comedy dives, there are numerous clown antics which can be performed. Basically, of course, the variety and difficulty of such dives also depends on the skill and daring of the “characters.” Following is a list and brief description of some of the more popular partner comedy dives or stunts:

Leap frog dive-One partner walks out to end of board, bends over to “size up” the situation. Second partner approaches low hurdle and does a straddle vault (hands on partner’s back) over first partner.

Over the back dive-First partner makes a nervous, shaky, crawling (on hands and knees) approach to end of board. Touches top, sides, underside of board. Announcer asks what he is doing. Reply is, “All good divers have to get the feel of the board.” In doing so, he remains on his hands and knees while second partner makes approach, springs and dives over him. Bouncing board causes first diver to fall off board.

Bargain basement-A good dive when “characters” are dressed as women and props include several cardboard boxes, etc. First partner starts approach, trips and falls on stomach as boxes are tossed into the air. Second “shopper” makes a fast walking approach (holding packages or boxes in such a way as to give the impression that his view is obstructed). He walks right over partner’s back, off the board, and continues walking motion during downward flight.

Wheelbarrow dive-Partners assume same positions as for “Wheelbarrow” race on land, then move forward off end of board with rear partner keeping hold of “wheel’s” ankles.

Siamese twin dive-Both partners stand side by side at back end of board, inside arms around each others waists. Both make the approach, hurdle, and dive in unison.

Rolling somersault dive-One partner lies on back, head toward rear of board, legs extended upward, hands grasping ankles of partner who straddles the “bottom” man. “Top” man starts a forward roll toward end of board, pulling bottom man up to a standing position, and so on until “top” man is able to make a front dive off board with “bottom” man following, still holding partner’s ankles.

Horse and rider dive-One of the most common performed by clown divers.
The “rider” makes an approach, hurdle, and high vertical jump with legs spread wide apart. The “horse” has followed close behind and dives into a horizontal position between legs of “rider.” The effectiveness of this dive can be greatly increased if the “rider” is able to perform a regular full gainer dive. If so, “rider” executes a very high full gainer (easier in tuck position and more difficult but more effective in lay-out position) and spreads legs wide apart as body starts downward. The “horse” has delayed his approach until the gainer is almost complete before he dives into horizontal position between legs of rider. Shout of “Hi, Ho, Silver,” as they enter water completes dive.

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