Once you’re airborne, don’t panic. Most people flail their arms like they’re swatting invisible bees. Instead, snap into a tight tuck: grab your shins or knees, pull them to your chest, and spot the water over your shoulder. Your eyes are critical here—keep them open and look for the splash zone. If you close them, you’ll land like a sack of laundry.
A good tuck speeds up rotation. A loose tuck means you’ll spin slower and probably land on your back, which is not a fun surprise. I guarantee you will feel that punch in your lungs for at least ten seconds.
