How To Safety Roll? The 80 Top Answers

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Whether it’s a roaring fire or just the fiery temper of a cuckold, there may come a time when you need to propel yourself out of a first floor window.

Jan Barcikowski of Mattesson’s Fridge Raiders “Team Primal” Free Running Team brings us down to earth.

1. “You literally jump off the windowsill and land with a roll. First, check your take-off surface for firm seating and non-slip properties. Squat down, arms at your sides and literally descend, always looking straight ahead and keeping your chest forward. Put as much energy as you can into the journey forward. It doesn’t add to the impact, but it does give you the momentum you need to roll.”

2. “You want to get straight into your character, so staying symmetrical is important. Bending your legs slightly helps for stability in the air, but always keep an eye on your landing zone as the ground will come at you very quickly.”

3. “Just before landing, spread your legs towards the ground, which should hopefully be below you. Keep them slightly slack. Keep your arms outstretched in front of you, ready to roll.”

4. “Now the role. It’s similar to a forward roll /but/ you drop one shoulder. So instead of going overhead, you roll on your back. The head is to the side so that it barely touches the ground. Place your hands down for extra support and direction. It is important to implement it at the right time. You need to start the roll as soon as your feet hit the ground to shift the downward force down your back and disperse the shock.”

movement in gymnastics

A role is the most fundamental and fundamental skill in physical education. There are many variations in the skill. Rolls are similar to flips in the fact that they are a full rotation of the body, but the rotation of the roll is usually performed on the floor while a flip is done in the air with the hips going over the head and without the hands clasping touch the ground. Rolling also helps to safely recover from a fall.[1]

Roll forward[edit]

A child performing a forward roll

A forward shoulder roll is performed.

The forward roll (colloquially referred to as role play) is one of the most fundamental elements in gymnastics and one of the first to be learned.[2][1] The forward roll is started from a standing position and then the gymnast crouches, hands shoulder-width apart, hands facing forward. They rest their chins on their chests and lay the back of their heads on the floor.[3] They then push off the ground with their legs and roll over their heads onto their backs. The gymnast then presses their feet to the floor and whips their arms forward to stand up.[4]

A child performing a forward roll

reverse roll[edit]

The backward roll is similar to the forward roll, but in reverse. The gymnast begins standing and bends arms forward into the squat/sitting position. They then lower themselves and lean back slightly until their buttocks reach the floor. They then continue this momentum and roll over their back onto their shoulders. They should then put their hands next to their shoulders and put their head on their chin. The hands then press down hard on the ground and straighten their arms and continue twisting their body over their head. The feet are then placed on the floor and the gymnast stands.[3]

Variations:

Backward Roll to Handstand – This is essentially the same as a backward roll, but when the hands touch the floor they fully straighten and the body continues to align upward into a handstand position.

– This is essentially the same as a backward roll, but when the hands touch the floor, they fully straighten and the body continues to stretch upwards into a handstand position. Backward Roll on Rings – This is the same move as a backward roll, but it’s performed on rings. It can also be used in a combination like reverse rolls to Maltese. [5]

– This is the same move as a reverse roll, but it is performed on rings. It can also be used in a combination like reverse rolls to Maltese. Shoulder Roll – This is similar to a backward roll, but the roll is performed over one shoulder instead of pushing with your arms and rolling over your head. This is more commonly done in rhythmic gymnastics because it’s quicker and also gentler on the hair.

Roll sideways[edit]

A sideways roll is also known as a block roll, barrel roll, pencil roll, or sausage roll. This can be started by lying on your back or front with your body stretched out. The gymnast then rolls onto their side and performs a full rotation of the body while remaining parallel to the performance surface.[6] The block roll is a side roll with the hands next to the waist and the pencil roll is stretched with the hands overhead. A side roll can also be performed when a gymnast spins or loses their balance in a vertical, forward, or sideways direction.[7]

Jammed lateral roll[edit]

A tucked side roll begins with the gymnast beginning in a kneeling position, with the gymnast sitting with their head extended and arms on their heels, like child pose in yoga. From here, the gymnast rolls onto their side, legs maintaining the tucked position, and back onto their knees.[8]

Tin Soldier Scroll/Teddy Bear Scroll [ edit ]

This role starts with sitting on the floor in a straddle position. The legs are held below the knees and the body leans towards the shoulder on one side. The gymnast then folds tighter until they roll over their back and return to a seated spread position.

Diving reel[ edit ]

dive reel

Dive roll across a table

A dive roll is an acrobatic stunt that begins with a forward horizontal dive movement and leads to a forward roll. It is considered advanced forward roll, demonstrating flight and soft landing.[11] It is also used in other sports such as wrestling and parkour to reinforce proper landing motion.[12] Diving roller is also used in parkour.[13]