The results of post-experiment examination showed that the distance covered by the top-class athletes from both groups increased on average by 8% (P < 0.05). Time spent by the athletes to cover the distance increased by 3% in the experimental group and decreased by 15% in the control group. The distance covered by the athletes of lower qualification grew on average by 12% in the experimental group, and decreased on average by 6% in the control group. Dive time increased by 20% in the experimental group and remained unchanged in the control group.