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Comment on Falling Correctly Isn’t Just Luck. It’s a Skill. by Jennifo
As a gymnast for 10 years in my youth I was taught how to fall. I don’t always remember in the panic, I’ll be honest.
The worst was 3 years back when my husband hit me with a golf cart. Twice. No lie. Walking to my 3rd shot by the green (it was a good hole!), he (an accident prone goofus) didn’t turn the wheel enough & nicked my foot, then his hands slipped again & hit me square into the back of the knees forcing me forward (putter, PW & SW in hand!). My instinct of how to roll must’ve kicked in. I rolled, the clubs hit the back of my head & stayed in my grip. ? Quite the sight for everyone around.
My left knee got hung up underneath the cart forcing it sideways. Thank God I was taking a crossfit class at the time so I had good strong knees & core because I thought for sure my knee was broken. It was the worst pain I’ve ever felt & I’ve had 4 babies, 3 naturally. It took some braces, Biofreeze & unconventional therapies but fortunately it healed in a few weeks with no broken bones or torn muscles.
You wouldn’t think a tuck & roll would help but I can assure you, it helps.