Landing after a jump is one of the fundamentals you will need to learn as a parkour beginner. When you do it correctly, you will be able to absorb the impact of the fall. If you neglect this technique, be prepared for joint pain and possibly knee problems. Follow this guide to learn how to land after a jump.
Steps
Step 1. When you jump, look at the landing spot
Step 2. As you jump forward and up (not directly down), bring your knees towards your chest
This will help make sure you have the right posture and are ready to land. Your knees will need to be bent to be ready for impact so that you can bounce after hitting the ground. Bring your hands up to stabilize your posture.
Step 3. Extend your legs and bring your toes forward to touch the ground with your toes
Your knees should still be foldedwhen you hit the ground.
Step 4. As soon as your feet touch the ground, bend your knees, but not more than 90 degrees
Step 5. Rotate your body weight forward and perform a diagonal somersault (from left shoulder to lower right back or vice versa)
If you do this correctly, the downward inertia of the jump will be redirected forward and you can get up like a ninja.
Advice
- It is a good idea to practice the somersault on a mat, or on the grass before doing it on harder surfaces, because if you miss the times, you will not risk an injury.
- When you do a somersault, you should roll from one shoulder to the hip of the opposite side. This way you will avoid taking risks for the spine.
- As a guide, these tips are not a list of moves to complete, but rather guidance on how to develop your own style.
- Wear shoes that support your ankles. They can help you reduce injuries by absorbing the impact and force of landing.
- wearing thick clothing can reduce the impact of falling. But Not wearing too thick clothes that prevent you from moving freely.
- It is the sudden deceleration - and the extreme force it entails - that causes an injury following a fall. The idea of this technique is of distribute the impact over time and space - Extending the fingers and bending the knees allows you to absorb the force over a longer period of time, and "bouncing" on the ground allows you to divert part of the impact from the legs.
- It can be helpful to wear knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist pads, although these are optional measures. Make sure that do not restrict your movements.
- Before attempting a jump, you will need to know how to do it diagonal somersault.
- No one is good enough to afford not to care for the fundamentals. Train in this movement, to make it second nature, before moving on to more complex techniques. Above all, remember, until you are more experienced and confident, to perform all maneuvers on the ground.
- Do some research on the internet to find parkour videos and observe the technique directly.
Warnings
- Here your mouth shut and keep your knees away from your face. You may bite your tongue or break your nose if your head collides with your knees.
- Do not roll directly forward, unless you want to break your back. Roll from one shoulder to the opposite side.
- Start with small jumps and progressively increase the distance, or you could get hurt.
- Make sure not to try ANY parkour movement without a partner ready to help you.
- When you are about to hit the ground, do not keep looking forward, because if you could fall face forward..
- Always stretch before any physical activity to reduce the risk of injury.
