Tutorials
Balancing
Rail Balance
Lesson Level : 3
Walking Backwards
Balancing 3
lesson
1m 17s
Video Details

The focus of the discussion is on walking backwards, highlighting that the techniques are similar to walking forwards. The essential steps include carefully placing the foot down, probing for stability, and committing weight gradually. Emphasis is placed on control rather than speed, suggesting that practitioners should prioritize deliberate movements rather than rushing through the process.

The exercise begins by positioning the foot correctly and ensuring that the body weight is strategically shifted onto that foot. It is vital to build confidence by not directly committing the body weight immediately, as this could lead to loss of balance. Instead, one should take time to find where the support is before gradually leaning back and transitioning weight, ensuring safety during the backwards movement.

Practitioners are encouraged to practice with the assistance of a friend if necessary, which could help build confidence. The key takeaway is that walking backwards requires patience, focus on foot placement, and careful body weight management to ensure stability and balance throughout the movement.

Key Points:

  1. Walking backwards techniques mirror those of walking forwards, prioritizing careful foot placement and weight distribution.
  2. Emphasis should be placed on control and balance over speed to prevent falls.
  3. Practicing with a partner can enhance confidence and safety during the exercise.
Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.
The Lesson

Demonstrate walking backwards on a circular railing that is no wider than a standard scaffolding pipe. Travel for 20 steps (heel-to-toe) without falling off the bar.

Since you cannot see the bar behind you, use the toe to probe for the bar location.

You must be facing along the bar with your entire foot inline with it.

Bar can be any height.

Repeat Once.

You must not use anything to help balance you.

The rail must be straight, with no corners in it.

Tips:

  1. Keep all muscles contracted & bend your knee.
  2. Keep arms straight and at shoulder-height.
  3. Keep foot in line with the bar.
  4. Use opposite leg next to (not infront or behind) the balanced leg.
  5. When stable, place the foot down behind you without shifting weight onto it.
  6. When both feet are on, shift weight to the front foot.
  7. Remove front foot.
Challenge Details
Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.
distance.
Must be more than x10 times the distance of a Foot-Step (toe-to-heel)
+ / -
You can use any distance that is more than specified.
Multiplier
x10 times the specified amount.
Details
Travel 10-steps backwards without falling off the rail.
width.
Must be less than x1 times the width of a Rail-Width (48mm)
+ / -
You can use anything that is less than specified.
Multiplier
x1 times the specified amount.
Details
Railing must be standard scaffolding width or less.
orientation.
Your orientation must be Start and Finish facing the same direction.
Details
Finish facing the same direction as your starting direction.
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same the technique is the same as going

													

																									

														
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find it so you probe you place it and

													

																									

														
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position

													

																									

														
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and then you commit your weight okay you

													

																									

														
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don't rush you focus on control rather

													

																									

														
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than speed speed is not the key here

													

																									

														
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again position the foot find where the

													

																									

														
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bar is place it down and then shift your

													

																									

														
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body weight don't commit to just putting

													

																									

														
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your body weight to that foot straight

													

																									

														
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away one more time find the

													

																									

														
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bar and roll back and there we go that's

													

																									

														
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walking backwards make sure you don't

													

																									

														
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rush again you can use a

													

																									

														
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friend but the idea is you place and

													

																									

														
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tutorial but now we're going to focus on

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same the technique is the same as going

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bar is place it down and then shift your

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body weight don't commit to just putting

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your body weight to that foot straight

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away one more time find the

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bar and roll back and there we go that's

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walking backwards make sure you don't

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friend but the idea is you place and

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