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How to Cat Leap - Introduction.
How to Cat Leap #01 - Introduction Parkour Tutorial. [015]
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When it comes to practicing cat leaps, understanding the mechanics is essential for safety and efficiency. A cat leap is a movement often utilized in parkour or free running, where you jump towards a wall and land on it with your feet. This tutorial will guide you through the basic steps to master this technique, highlighting the importance of proper form to minimize the risk of injury and maximize your success.

To get started, focus on getting your feet up to the wall before you introduce any hand movement. Begin by running towards the wall, and as you approach, launch yourself upwards. The key is to place one foot on the wall first. This foot will absorb most of the impact during the leap, so choosing which one to use is crucial. After your foot or feet have landed securely, you can then position your hands onto the wall to stabilize and pull yourself up if needed. It’s essential to maintain a controlled motion; rather than relying solely on momentum, concentrate on precise placements of your feet and hands to build your confidence and technique gradually.

In summary, practicing cat leaps can be a rewarding experience when approached correctly. Remember to prioritize foot placement against the wall before adding in hand movements, and focus on the feel of landing safely. With patience and practice, you’ll find that feline-like agility is not just for cats—humans can harness it too!

  • Start with your feet hitting the wall first to control impact.
  • Focus on precise movements instead of relying on momentum.
  • Practice consistently for improved technique and confidence in your cat leaps.
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a bit of a change today we're going to

													

																									

														
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have a look at some cat leaps and the

													

																									

														
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mechanics behind that all right so the

													

																									

														
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first thing we're going to have a look

													

																									

														
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at is trying to get our feet to the wall

													

																									

														
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first okay not our hands okay so there's

													

																									

														
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no momentum yet we're just placing our

													

																									

														
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feet on first or one foot on first

													

																									

														
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that's going to be the one that's going

													

																									

														
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to take the impact from when we do to

													

																									

														
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run ups and the rest of it and then we

													

																									

														
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paste our hands on and then okay
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run ups and the rest of it and then we

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paste our hands on and then okay