Where to Practice

Finding a good space to learn in this helps.  You want flat, smooth ground with a wall or railing next to it. Here are some examples:

• A gym or indoor area with a smooth wooden floor and a handrail about elbow height.

• A tennis court or outdoor concrete path that is swept free of small stones and has no bumps or cracks. A firm rail or fence is helpful.

• A narrow corridor allows you to hang on to both walls. Work your way along and back, trying to hold on less and less each time.

• You can start between two chairs placed back to back in front of a wide-open space. Get your balance then launch into space Get two friends to hold you up, or get between a friend and a wall. The friends should be half a pace in front of you and carry none of your weight. Its cheating if you have your arms around their shoulders!

• Do not try to learn on grass or rough ground, this is just making things harder for you.