Falling Practice
In this video I am showing three simple ideas which I use a the base layer of falling studies. If you are into more dynamic practices, learning how to fall is such a beneficial practice.
So: How can rolls be used as a way to create a smooth and safe fall?
A. Learn rolls - Front, back, side, in between and variations (Check latest posts)
B. Trust falls: Falling down (eyes closed or open) to get the feeling of how falling feels like - catching the partner
C. Pushing and rolling: proposing a direction, falling and catching oneself with a roll while trying to minimize momentum
D. Falling, catching, rolling: Trustfall, letting go SUDDENLY and using a roll to catch oneself. Step out of the way IMMEDIATELY so exercise can be practiced safely. More lean: faster fall. Eyes closed: more unpredictability.
General thoughts: falling is a complex endeavor and should be studied according to specific field (falling in skateboarding and acrobatics are different