How to roll, the RIGHT way (The key to Parkour Success)

First off- Start off on the balls of you feet as if you were doing a normal landing. The key is to extend your back forward allowing you to break off the hard impact from the jump, while still giving you the momentum to get back on you feet.

Secondly, you want still keep your knees bent at a 90 degree angle and as you slightly move your back forward your right or left arm(depending if rolling righty or lefty) should be the first to make contact with the ground. Then as soon as your right or left shoulder makes contact with the ground that's when you go into the roll ACROSS YOUR BACK, rolling on you spine will cause great damage.

Thirdly, At this point you’re upside down, and preparing to land back on your feet. Both feet should be tucked up; your left leg will be tucked behind your right, so that your left foot is roughly behind your right knee. Keep your knees bent as you come up to your feet, keeping your weight low, push explosively off your right foot, maintaining your momentum from the roll, and thrusting yourself into the direction you wish to carry on.

Although the roll is considered a basic move it can get a little complicated whether knowing when or where to roll, in some cases it might take as long as a few months to truly master rolling. But in the end the roll is 100% EFFECTIVE when jumping off of high obstacles and can save your life on day who knows?





(Sebastain Foucan)