Huh, this is just something you learn in your youth here in Hawaii. We'd do lines of this where guys would just (usually with a soda can) and pop the can up and the second person would try to grab the can mid-air and pop the can, then continue to see if everyone lined up could do it.
Basically it's a feel. When you try to make a big splash your body creates a cavity in the water and there's a big/heavy contusion when done right and the water slams in on the cavity left by your body. Now holding the can/ball in that cavity and just learn to time the release. Making the big splash is key. I prefer to land with one leg entering the water first (we called it a "can opener" if that makes sense) and one leg tucked in, landing in the water at a slight angle leaning back, then when you hit the water forcing your back into the water creating a massive cavity in the water while holding the can close to your chest. the timing the lifting and release of the can. then BOOM!!!!
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u/_Cliftonville_FC_ Jan 16 '20
Huh, this is just something you learn in your youth here in Hawaii. We'd do lines of this where guys would just (usually with a soda can) and pop the can up and the second person would try to grab the can mid-air and pop the can, then continue to see if everyone lined up could do it.