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General · Level 1
Backward Safety Roll
GeneralLevel 1Free
Hands frame head (palms up beside ears), push through hands as hips go overhead, chin stays tucked.
Coaching cues
- Hands frame your head
- Push through your hands
- Don't see the ceiling
How to teach it — drill
Roll back to straddle sit → to stand. Hands up before rolling.
Common mistakes & fixes
Error: Rolling on neck
Fix: Push through hands to protect neck
Conditioning: Backward roll to straddle drills
The KINETIC principle
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