» Look below to see whether there is something that might break your fall but not your bones.
» People's natural tendency is to tense up when they jump, but it's better to relax as much as possible to avoid injury when landing.
» If you land feet first, try to keep falling forward in the direction that you're going and end with a rolling motion to absorb the impact.
» Hang off the balcony before you drop down. This will shorten your fall by five or six feet and cause less damage when landing.
