THE ROLL PROGRESSION : Page 25

Run, reach forward off balance as fora fly ball, and do a shoulder roll.

Do a shoulder roll without using yourarms.

Fig. 5. Football Players Use the Shoulder Roll.

GROUP STUNT NO. 2

One right shoulder roll to right along edge of mat.

Cross-legged forward roll (right leg in front) to stand atcenter circle.

Turn toward your own corner.

Forward roll to jump and half-turn in air at corner.

DIVE

NOTE: This illustration shows good form for a beginner's dive, which is merely an extended take-off for the forward roll. An advanced dive would be higher and longer.

JUMP OFF BOTH FEET (a);

BREAK FALL WITH HANDS AND ARMS (b);