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Back-Fall Move

Steven Seck, Instructor

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Step 1 Starting position for Back-Fall move You stand in the ready position, with your chin tucked against your chest, your arms out straight, and your hands crossed.
Step 2  Image of second position in Back-Fall move

Side view of second positon in Back-Fall move

Go into a half-squat and begin to shift your weight backwards.
Step 3 Third position in Back-Fall move Continue to let your body fall backwards and sit down on your buttocks.  Maintain the chin tucked, arms out straight position.
Step 4 Final position for Back-Fall move Slap the mat with both arms and palms simultaneously an instant before your shoulder blades hit the mat.  The back of your head should not hit the mat, due to your chin tucked position.  Let your legs go up into the air as you are slapping the mat.
 

Copyright© 1 August 1999 Steven Seck