Phantom Gossiper wrote:I have absolutely no idea how players manage to dive with such apparent ease One of the first things I learnt as a junior was to keep your feet and be strong in a contest, I've had times where i've been pushed hard in the back but still cant bring myself or rather refuse to fall over I think it's just natural instinct.
If someone walked up to you in the street and pushed you I would be very suprised if you fell over, i'm sure 9/10 people would stagger and try to remain on their feet.
Divers = fairies
You draw a very good parallel there.
Diving is to a large degree a self respect thing... or lack of it.