What is the proper way to land on the ground after jumping off something high?

Question

If you were to jump off something high , say a second story window ( or higher ) , what would be the proper way to land to minimize injury ?

Thank you.

Answer 1

On your feet!

Answer 2

Land on the top of your head with your neck stiff.  It may hurt at the beginning, but most likely you won't feel anything shortly thereafter.

Answer 3

you would want to land on your feet then role as fast as you can

Answer 4

well, i say this, it might sound risky but it works.

but it depends what your landing on and how high you are

4-3yards land on all fours, hope i helped

Answer 5

The moment you land rool out to keep preasure off of your body

Answer 6

on your feet - with your knees bent for less impact.  relaxed and ready to take the jolt on your body...

Answer 7

preferably on your feet, duh!

Answer 8

bend your knees

to your chest

when you quikly reach the groun put your hands and roll

Answer 9

On all fours, lol

Answer 10

land on ur leg n roll over at the same stretch..!! watch any freestylers doin it...

Answer 11

Feet, bending knees as you touch the ground, then rolling forward and to one side, all in an unbroken motion.

Answer 12

knees bent, feet flat onto ground, hands in almost a triangle, relaxed, immediately start rolling forward

Answer 13

this is a technique employed by free jumpers

you will want to land on your feet, then instantly bend your knees and turn into a frontward somersault this will slow you down and minimize impact on your knees as well as injury

Answer 14

if you are in good shape you could try ducking and rolling

Answer 15

bend your knees, and on your toes like not on your ankles (the back of your foot)

Answer 16

with ur knees bent so u dont hurt or break them

Answer 17

On your neck?

Answer 18

go here and watch itll teach u how  . this is how u do it 10 points    ;p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv7EpFVKh...

Answer 19

bend your knees....

Answer 20

How to Land a Jump from a High Place

This move is a good way to avoid hurting your leg muscles when you land from a jump. It's not very hard and doesn't require a lot of practice.

[edit] Steps

   1. Find a place to jump from.

   2. Jump up.

   3. While you are in the air, bend your legs.

   4. While you are coming down, put your hands forward and above the shoulder of your stronger arm (if you are right handed, above your right shoulder) with your fingers forming a triangle, as if you were catching a football.

   5. Land with your toes.

   6. Let your weight go forward

   7. Bring your triangle-formed fingers downwards to make contact with the ground.

   8. Brace your arms to let them take the impact.

   9. Push your upper body forward and roll.

  10. Jump again from a higher place.

[edit] Tips

    * Move gradually from a small height to higher up.

    * Practice the rolling motion.

    * Be ready for the impact with the ground.

    * Don't get frustrated.

    * When you roll, roll with your shoulder, not your head.

    * Remember to never lock your joints.

[edit] Warnings

    * This might cause injury if not done correctly.

    * Don't use your head when rolling.

    * You could get seriously injured.

Answer 21

With your face, preferably with something soft like broken glass to land on