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Stumbling back and catching the fall with one hand

Stumbling back and catching the fall with one hand. Study focus: A single straight arm taking the body's weight.

Action & GestureFemaleBody Study
Woman stumbling back onto the floor, catching herself with one hand while the other arm reaches out

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Action or movement
fall catch
Camera angle
Front three quarter view
Primary study focus
A single straight arm taking the body's weight.
30-second exercise
In 30 seconds, draw the straight support arm and the angle of the torso.
2-minute exercise
In 2 minutes, find the three floor contacts, then build the hips between them.
Difficulty
Advanced
Foreshortening
Mild

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Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.

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