Two-Foot Landing

A small jump on the spot or off a step that lands on the balls of both feet at the same moment and stays there, still and quiet. Every other jump in parkour finishes with it.

1. Jump

   Hop up off both feet, small and controlled.

   CueSmall and quiet

2. Tense

   Tighten your legs just before your feet touch down.

   CueTense before contact

3. Land

   Land on the balls of both feet together with your heels up.

   CueHeels up

4. Bend

   Let your ankles, knees and hips share the bend as you soak it up.

   CueHips back too

5. Hold

   Hold still with your arms out in front and no shuffle.

   CueFreeze

1. IfA loud slap as you land.
   ThenStart tensing before contact and come down onto the front of the foot.
2. IfLanding flat or on your heels.
   ThenKeep your heels up so the calves can take the first part of the load.
3. IfAll the bend in your knees.
   ThenPush your hips back too, so the hip and knee bend together.
4. IfShuffling your feet after contact.
   ThenFreeze where you land; if you cannot, make the jump smaller.