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Falling is an inevitable part of roller derby. Falling safely takes practice and focus. The inability to fall safely will get you ejected from a game. You can also cause damage to your knees if performed incorrectly. Repetition is your friend. You will need a little bit of room to practice these skills. A parking lot or driveway will probably suffice.
knee taps
knee taps
While skating, bend one knee and make light contact with the ground without stopping.
rock star
rock star
Sliding on knees to stop, landing on one knee at a time and pulling your upper body back to balance.
4 point
4 point
Falling on hands and knees together, keeping your head and body tucked.
fall small
fall small
Falling with hands and legs tucked into the body to reduce impact to others.
fast recovery
fast recovery
Ability to get up quickly and return to the previous rate of speed.
bad fall
bad fall
A few examples of unsafe falls.
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