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This move is a good way to avoid hurting your leg muscles when you land from a jump. It's not very hard and doesn't require a lot of practice.



  1. 1
    Find a place to jump from.
  2. 2
    Jump up.
  3. 3
    While you are in the air, bend your legs.
  4. 4
    While you are coming down, put your hands forward and above the shoulder of your stronger arm (if you are right handed, above your right shoulder) with your fingers forming a triangle, as if you were catching a football.
  5. 5
    Land with your toes. Don't lock your knees but allow them to bend to absorb some of the energy.
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    Let your weight go forward
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    Bring your triangle-formed fingers downwards to make contact with the ground.
  8. 8
    Brace your arms to let them take the impact.
  9. 9
    Push your upper body forward and roll.
  10. 10
    Jump again from a higher place.



  • When you roll, roll with your shoulder, not your head.
  • Remember to never lock your joints.
  • After your toes hit the floor, bend your knees and ankles to take pressure of your hips and shins and prevent injury such as hyper-extension and bone breaks.
  • Practice the rolling motion.
  • Move gradually from a small height to higher up.
  • Be ready for the impact with the ground.
  • Don't get frustrated.


  • Careful how far you jump from, especially on your first couple jumps.
  • Don't use your head when rolling.
  • You could get seriously injured.
  • This might cause injury if not done correctly.

Things You'll Need

  • A place to jump from.

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Categories: Athletic Jumping

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