Have you wanted to land from a high fall, or just wanted to safely land from a jump? Well, this is a how to on doing a correct roll. Be sure to read the Tips and Warnings before attempting this!
1Learn the movements. Practice on soft ground first, such as a mattress or grass.Ad
2To start (basic roll):
- Bend down.
- Put your hand on the ground, a little to the opposite side you are rolling.
- Now, tuck your head to the opposite side and push forward rolling on your shoulder, diagonally across your back (left shoulder to lower-right back or right shoulder to lower-left back).
- Try to curl into a ball while rolling.
- After that, put your knee on the ground or stand up directly with two feet.
3When you feel like you learned it, find a jump. Again, begin with a soft surface.
4Start small, don't go crazy and want to jump off of something that's ten feet tall. Try with something about three feet tall. Make sure that you can launch yourself off of it though; it's safer to try small, but going fast will apply what you'll feel from a higher fall.
5Jump up and forwards, bringing your knees to your chest and your hands up. After you jump, make sure to plot out your landing.
6Beginning your roll. Once the balls of your feet hit the ground, bend your knees (not more than about 90 degrees), crouch and lean forward as quick as possible . Make sure to push off of your feet to propel yourself forward.
7You are now starting the roll: don't back out now, you might hurt yourself. Be careful not to land on your neck, or mid back, as you might get hurt. Perform the movements explained above; curl your shoulder and land on it, but be sure to roll diagonally.Ad
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- You know you're doing it well when you can roll without any pain. If it hurts, rest a bit and think what you might have done wrong.
- Land on soft ground. Don't try landing on asphalt until you have practiced in the grass, or other soft ground material.
- Be sure to get out of the roll. If you make it back to your feet keep running, in order to not lose the flow.
- Get over any fear you may have, but still be cautious. If you have a fear of hitting your head, or landing on your neck, put those thoughts aside. They are more likely to happen IF you think about them.
- Make sure you start the roll with your hand. If, for example, the first floor contact of the upper body is your shoulder, you'll probably hurt yourself.
- Be sure to look in the grass for any rocks, broken glass, or things like that.
- Always use common sense. Don't go running around jumping on and of things too high and make sure not to cause public damage while practicing Parkour.
- Practice at a very low height.
- If you don't tuck your head to the opposite shoulder, you could risk damage to your head and neck.
- This can prove potentially dangerous and life threatening so always use caution when doing so.