How to Stop Ground Shock

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Practice landing on grass or dirt first.

   Not too high: maybe start by trying 1 meter (approx. 3 feet) and practice that; then consider 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 meters (4 to 5 feet) off the ground.
   
   You also have to become pretty good at landing correctly. , Get yourself comfortable for the jump.
   
   Remember, you're jumping onto a hard surface. , This is when you try to stop ground shock and not pull any muscles. , Landing flat on the ball of your foot or completely on your sole of the foot won't prevent ground shock as much. ,
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   Step 2: Make sure your landing area is clear

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   Step 3: if you need to jump from some high place.

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   Step 4: Prepare to jump.

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   Step 5: Stretch your leg muscles so you don't pull anything.

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   Step 6: Land on the front edge (the ball) of your foot

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   Step 7: right behind where all the toes join.

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   Step 8: Flex the knees a little before landing and while landing; bend your legs

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   Step 9: doing a partial squat (not past 90 degrees)

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    Step 10: allowing the large muscles of the legs to absorb much of the energy

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    Step 11: then rising

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    Step 12: straighten your body upward.

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