
Bounce Back
The lowdown
The way out of a landing that tips backwards: you sit low, let yourself go back and push off with both feet to land on your feet clear of the edge.
How to learn it
Squat
Stand on a low box and sink into a squat.
CueSit lowTip
Lean back slowly until you start to fall.
Push
Push off with both feet to travel back, away from the edge.
CuePush awayLand
Land on your feet facing the box, knees bent.
CueFeet first
Why it isn't working
- IfFighting for balance at the edge.ThenOnce you are tipping back, commit and push away instead of waving your arms.
- IfJumping up instead of back.ThenPush away from the edge so you land clear of the box.
- IfLanding with straight legs.ThenBend your knees as your toes touch, as in any landing.
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The road to it3 steps
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One of 8 Jumps skills at Bronze in parkour. All beginner parkour tricks
Why it's Bronze: Bronze because it is a short backwards jump from a low box. The hard part is choosing to go rather than fighting for balance at the edge.




