Here are the positions to avoid when falling in different directions, along with corresponding images.
Positions to Avoid in Backward Falls and Lateral Falls:
1.- Hitting the Head and/or Hitting the Back Flat on the Ground in Backward Falls: Avoid the position where the head or back is about to hit the ground directly during a backward fall.
2.- Hitting the Shoulder and/or Head in Lateral Falls: Prevent the position where the shoulder or head is in danger of hitting the ground during a lateral fall.
3.- Hitting the Hip Against the Ground in Lateral Falls: Prevent the position where the hip is at risk of hitting the ground directly during a lateral fall.
3.- Hitting the Coccyx (Tailbone) in Backward Falls: Avoid the position where the coccyx, also known as the tailbone, is in danger of hitting the ground directly during a backward fall.
Positions to Avoid in Forward Falls and Forward Rolls:
1.- Placing Hands on the Ground in Forward Falls: Avoid the position where you instinctively reach out and place your hands on the ground during a forward fall.
2.- Striking the Head or Face in Forward Falls: Avoid any situation where you might hit your head or face when falling forward.
3.- Supporting the Shoulder, Elbow, or Face in Forward Rolls.