Originally Posted by
79pmooney
When I said to rotate your knee and elbow out, I did not mean all the way. Just far enough so they hit first and absorb some of the fall before more solid stuff hits like shoulder and hip. I figure around four points of contact and injury is a fall well done. My last one, elbow got it worst, then knee then hip and hand were a toss. Still don't know what the deal with my hand was. Sort of a sprain. NO broken skin or bruising. But not serious. I feel it a little now but I am not concerned. Overall, just an A-, but I'll take that anytime.
Ben
Thanks for clarifying. I also meant that my knee and elbow could be points of first contact as I try to maximize the area of the body that touches the ground and thus minimize the damage. And as has also been pointed out in this thread, I checked some videos on YouTube on how people try to fall in martial arts and skateboarding etc. I think being aware of these techniques is a step in the right direction, even if I might not pull it off perfectly when I actually fall.