Originally Posted by Myosmith

As long as there is gravity, people will continue to fall. Practice more = fall less, it is really that simple. Just avoid the temptation to stick a hand out to break your fall, that is a good way to break a wrist or clavicle. For your typical clip-out failure, just pull your chin to your chest and try to land spreading out the impact through your hips, ribs and shoulder. Don't gasp or hold your breath, breathe out forcefully at the moment of impact.

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