How to Make a Human Cannonball

There are few things more fun than making a splash, literally. This swim season, impress and drench your friends at the pool or beach as you work on mastering your cannonball technique. Little more is needed than a willing spirit and the courage to yell cannonball at the top of your lungs. Enlist your cohorts for added fun, and compare who can make the bigger spray.

Things You'll Need

  • Water more than 6-feet deep.
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Instructions

  1. How to Cannonball into the Water

    • 1

      Approach the edge of the pool or lake. Make sure the water is at least 6-feet deep. A good rule of thumb is to find water that is as deep as you are tall.

    • 2

      Take a few steps back from the edge. You'll want a bit of momentum before jumping, so step back a bit, so you can quickly approach the edge.

    • 3

      Move quickly towards the edge of the pool.

    • 4

      Jump into the water, drawing your knees as tightly to your chest as possible.

    • 5

      Experiment with hitting the water at different angles, with the goal of making the biggest splash.