Log Rolling 101: Lesson 2

in the last video we taught you how to hold the key log for a partner as well as how to stand up onto the key log in the following video you will learn the proper body stance as well as the basic footwork needed to get started proper body position step up onto the key log on either side of the center line stand in the middle of the traction surface area place your feet in a comfortable athletic stance position your body perpendicular to the keylog turn your head toward the center of the key log looking at

the opposite end of the log bend your knees slightly place your outside arm in front of you and your inside arm behind you this will help with balance while rolling practice taking the stance over and over there are two fundamental things in learning to log first always look at the other side of the log not at your own feet this gives you proper body and spatial connection if you look at your own feet your center of balance will be drawn downward if you look up or out you have no connection with the log looking down

the length of the log will help when you begin to compete against other rollers it will also allow you to watch their footsteps and anticipate which direction they may try to spin the log second never stop moving your feet like a treadmill you must always keep moving your feet or else you'll fall off but unlike a treadmill a log reverses direction without advance warning so it's imperative to always be in motion so you're never caught at a stand still once you have mastered slowing the key log down you can work on controlling the speed and

direction with the log in a balanced position not rolling begin taking very small fast steps this might feel unnatural but it will pay off you will be one step ahead of the rolling key log your footwork should be in an up and down motion with as little pressure and weight on the key log as possible heavy and weighted steps will cause the log to spin faster think about bringing your feet to the top of the log rather than rolling on the side of the log remember the faster and smaller you move your feet the more

success you will have staying on top of the key log in the next video you will learn the two fundamental steps in log rolling the front step and the back step as well as how to transition between the two and remember for all things log ruling related visit key logrolling.com and check us out on facebook