How to Fake a Fall Backwards
Falling backwards on stage is not as hard as you might think. You may need to execute this if you are in a scene with an aggressor who has pushed you backwards or given you a stage punch. You want to avoid getting hurt while faking a fall backwards which requires practice and know how.
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Instructions
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Take one large step backward with one foot. Bend forward at the hips to make your abdomen just barely touch the thigh of the leg in front of you.
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Reach your arms and head forward in front of you to counterbalance your body as you bend forward and step backward.
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While you fall keep your chin tucked into your chest to prevent neck injury or strain.
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As you are falling turn your body a little bit so you don't hurt your tailbone. Roll down onto your side as you land on your bottom. Basically you are falling down into a sitting position.
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As you land put your hands out to your side and onto the floor without putting pressure on your hands.
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Practice falling over and over. With practice you will be able to perform this backwards fall so that it looks real.
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Tips & Warnings
The first few times you practice the fall hold someone's hand while doing it until you get the feel of how to land without hurting yourself.
Do not fall on your hands as you fall backwards or you could risk breaking your wrists if you fall too hard.
