Failed dive (zero): dive not performed as announced, dive position not held, dive landing not in standard entry, repeated incomplete dives; Balk: diver starts the approach but does not complete the dive — re-do allowed once per competition; second balk on same dive = failed dive; Wrong dive: dive...
Why people argue about this
People often assume that a failed dive means the diver didn't even touch the board at all, which is why they argue; in reality, it's about whether the dive was performed correctly according to the standard sequence and execution criteria outlined by NCAA rules, not just touching the board.
