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Curling into a sphere to splash maximum water

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The goal of a cannonball dive is not simply to enter the water, but to displace as much of it as violently as possible. By tucking your knees to your chest and creating a dense, spherical mass, you maximize the impact crater upon hitting the pool. It is essentially weaponized transit, ensuring that anyone lounging nearby gets absolutely soaked.

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