The Encyclopedia of Interactive Performance

Catcher stands behind Faller, with hands a few inches from Faller’s shoulders. Faller asks, "Ready?" Catcher responds, "Ready." Then Faller falls backward, keeping the body straight. Catcher catches Faller, then sets Faller back up to center. Catcher moves hands back a few more inches and the process is repeated. Continue falling farther each time, until either player feels the limit of safety has been reached. Then trade roles.

Notes

• Catcher stands with one foot back to brace for the catch.
• Faller keeps the body straight while falling. (Don’t bend at the waist. It’s harder to catch.)
• When falling a long distance, Faller extends arms out to the side and Catcher catches with the forearms under the armpits.