How to Do Parkour Safety Rolls

Find a place with grass., For this tutorial, the roll will be done over the left shoulder. , Stand with your left foot slightly forward and right foot slightly back. , From here crouch and place your hands on the ground in front of you with your...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Find a place with grass.

    Grass is the best place to roll in as it is forgiving and you won't hurt yourself starting out.
  2. Step 2: For this tutorial

    ,, Lean forward. , This should stop you falling and hurting your shoulder which is a common mistake. , Roll over the left arm and onto your shoulder.

    This should be a diagonal movement across your back.

    Do not let your head touch the ground. ,
  3. Step 3: the roll will be done over the left shoulder.

  4. Step 4: Stand with your left foot slightly forward and right foot slightly back.

  5. Step 5: From here crouch and place your hands on the ground in front of you with your right hand in front of your left hand.

  6. Step 6: Allow the forearm to fall onto to the ground.

  7. Step 7: From here push with the left leg to give yourself momentum.

  8. Step 8: You should be able to use your momentum to get up and continue running along.

Detailed Guide

Grass is the best place to roll in as it is forgiving and you won't hurt yourself starting out.

,, Lean forward. , This should stop you falling and hurting your shoulder which is a common mistake. , Roll over the left arm and onto your shoulder.

This should be a diagonal movement across your back.

Do not let your head touch the ground. ,

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