Single round = 4 dives per athlete; 2 dives in Round 1 (lower DD), 2 in Round 2 (higher DD); Athletes pre-submit dive list specifying take-off + somersault + twist combinations
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the feet-first entry requirement is just about safety and technique, but they overlook the fact that it's also rooted in historical tradition of male athletes performing from a handstand position for men’s competition heights greater than 27 meters, which has been a part of the sport since its inception.