User blog comment:Master Sima Yi/Assassinews 04-06-'12 — E3 hub/@comment-117.201.100.14-20120614102631/@comment-4043223-20120614121918

The roll technique he performs is known as a “tucked forward roll” and it is a technique where Connor initially brings his knees together while squatting on the balls of his feet. He then places his hands flat on the ground (or surface) with spread hands to provide support for the forward momentum. Then while maintaining pressure on his hands (this is accomplished via the forward momentum and his weight (p=mv in scientific terms)) and having his head tucked between his hands he maintains the forward momentum while pushing with his legs to roll over. Typically the essential aspect to this manoeuvre is to maintain a rounded back by contracting your abs and to keep looking at your knees; however, because Connor has a bow strapped around his back the curvature of the bow would provide that additional rounded support. As he rolls forward it is necessary to try to maintain momentum so as to roll up onto his feet and stand-up without pushing off the ground with his hands. His arms should just reach forward at the end of the roll so he maintains his equilibrium and reduce the chances of injury. Normally this manoeuvre is done very swiftly by more practiced individuals further reducing the strain caused on muscles and the upper spine and should not be practiced by amateurs (you) as there is an increased chance of injuries such as damage to spine and neck.

There, could you stop asking this question now.