Diving in water. There are six different types of dives, and four different body positions that a person can use when diving. There are six different types of dives. Four of the types depend on whether the diver is facing towards the water or away from the water, and if they rotate towards or away from the water. The other two dives can be a part of the first four. For example, a diver can do a inward twisting or a forward armstand dive.