Lesson Level : 6
Directional Rolls
lesson
The Lesson
Demonstrate three parkour rolls from a standing position on concrete in each of the four directions:
- Forwards
- Backwards
- Left
- Right
Repeat the entire process once over the right shoulder (12x rolls - 3 in each direction) and then the left shoulder (12x rolls - 3x in each direction). Total of 24 rolls.
Your head and knees must not come in contact with the ground and you must roll across one shoulder and the opposite hip.
You must be on concrete / tarmac or any hard stone surface.
You cannot perform a sideways roll or a gymnastics roll. This must be a diagonal roll across the back from the shoulder to the hip.
You should travel in a straight line and you must finish on your feet.
Challenge Details
Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.
sides.
You must complete and demonstrate on Left then Right Sides
Details
Both sides must be performed.
repetitions.
You must complete 3 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
Three repetitions in each direction.
repetitions.
You must complete 1 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
One repetition of the sequence over each shoulder.
landing.
Your landing must be Both Feet (Ball of the foot)
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have landed.
Details
Finishing on your feet.
takeoff.
Your takeoff must be Start from a standing position
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have taken off.
Details
Takeoff from a standing position.
hands.
The hands must be Flat hands
Details
The hands should be in a flat position, with the full palm touching. No steepled fingers or thumb tucked behind, raising the palm.
orientation.
Your orientation must be Any Orientation
Details
Finish in any orientation.
