How to Fall on In-Line Skates

You're going to fall because everyone does. But knowing how to fall - and preparing properly - can mean the difference between getting back up or not.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• In-line Skate Axles
• In-line Skate Spacers
• In-line Skate Wheels
• In-line Skates
• In-line Skating Gear
• In-line Skating Gloves
• In-line Skating Helmets
• In-line Skating Protective Gear Sets

1. 
    

   Wear your padding. Kneepads, elbow pads, helmet and wrist guards are crucial to avoiding injury.

2. Avoid panicking when you feel you're losing your balance. Panic only makes the situation worse.

3. 
    

   Bend your knees and crouch low. Your best chance for recovery is to lower your center of gravity as much as possible.

4. Aim to fall on a soft spot if you can.

5. 
    

   Grab your arms around your knees and roll as you fall. Let your pads absorb the impact of your initial contact with the ground.

Tips & Warnings

• Relax as you fall - tense muscles tear.
• Remember to get low, curl up and roll with it.
• Practice falling until it seems almost normal. Of course, wear your pads as you practice and every time you don your skates.

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[schwaman]

on 1/4/2007 The only problem with falling on your butt like that is you dont roll with it all the shock goes to one spot.

on 11/22/2005 You can also fall by sliding one leg under the other at a 90 degree angle and landing on the spot where your hip and butt meet.

on 11/22/2005 Fall with style! Go as fast as you can, pretend to try a move, and fall! Note that when you fall, to add more style, tumble a couple of times. Pretend you're hurt and get lots of attention!