[at-l] Falling

[jbullar1 at twcny.rr.com (Jim Bullard)]

At 12:31 PM 1/28/2004 -0500, GoVolsKelly@aol.com wrote:
>First, you have to overcome some of the natural reactions your body has to
>falling, such as becoming stiff, extending your arm, holding your breath, 
>etc.
>Whatever you do, DO NOT try and break the fall with your arm or 
>hands.  That's
>the best way to break your arm or wrist.  Falling on your ass will result
>(unless you gotta lot of extra padding) in a pelvic fracture.  You should 
>try and
>roll the best you can, so your entire body absorbs the fall, not just one
>part.

Someone shoulda told me all this before I fell off the truck and landed on 
my right shoulder last week.

>   Of course, all of this is easier said than done.

I'll buy that.

>I'd suggest some
>practice... And call me when you do.... I'll bring my video camera...  You 
>know, for
>teaching purposes...  (snicker snicker!)

That's exactly why I won't call you.