Shoulder Roll Tutorial
Today I teach you the basics of the shoulder roll from the ground up. This tutorial is meant for those just learning the shoulder roll and takes you from simple hand placement drills to full standing rolls. Although this video can be watched straight through, I encourage you to pause frequently to review and practice the drills given. If you are a healthcare practitioner, all of these drills can be used with your patient/client and are meant to meet them at their current skill or strength level even if you have no intention of teaching them the full final roll.
The shoulder roll is one of the best falling techniques a person can learn for safety, but is also one of the hardest to do. That being said, this roll sets the foundation for various other falling techniques that I will be teaching in the future. If this technique is understood, future techniques will be much easier to pick up and perform.
Need a mat?
I recommend learning these techniques either on a soft surface such as grass, or using a mat for safety. A few basic 2in mats I would recommend are the We Sell Mats 4ft x 6ft x 2in, We Sell Mats 4ft x 8ft x 2in, and We Sell Mats 4ft x 10ft x 2in. If you need a thicker mat for safety or comfort I recommend the Tumbl Trak 4ft x 8ft x 4in or the We Sell Mats 4ft x 8ft x 4in.
Thanks for watching the video, and learning a new skill that can help you and your patient/client in the future! What is the hardest part about this technique for you? Have you ever used a falling technique before to save yourself? Comment below and let me know.
Happy falling!
