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Chapter 9: Q3 E (page 506)

Why should you roll or belly-crawl rather than walk across a thinly-frozen pond?

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On the ice, it is preferable to roll (or) belly crawl rather than stand since less pressure is applied to the ice and it is less likely to break.

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Definition of roll or belly-crawl

The Commando Crawl, also known as the Belly Crawl! About half of all newborns start crawling by pressing their tummies against the floor. Because belly creepers do not rise up on their hands and knees, which needs more strength and balance, they frequently start crawling earlier than four-on-the-floor crawlers.

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Explanation

Your weight is distributed over a vast area when you lie down to conduct a belly crawl (or) roll.

When you stand, on the other hand, your weight is concentrated at a single spot rather than being distributed over a vast area.

On the ice, it is preferable to roll (or) belly crawl rather than stand since less pressure is applied to the ice and it is less likely to break.

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