True or False? The compact jump entry is performed with the legs apart.

The compact jump entry is designed to minimize the splash created upon entry into the water and to ensure a streamlined position that promotes a rapid transition into the water. In this technique, the lifeguard keeps their legs together as they jump, allowing for a cleaner entry which reduces the risk of injury and makes it easier to immediately assume a position for scanning and rescue operations upon entering the water.

Keeping the legs together also helps in maintaining control and stability during the jump, which is crucial in emergency situations where precise movements are necessary. Therefore, the statement that the compact jump entry is performed with the legs apart is false.