Another valuable skill to learn is turning onto one's stomach when falling backwards. This mimics rear throw situations in Judo and also the traditional mae ukemi but adds some relevance to it. On command, player spins to the left or right without falling down. If player loses balance, he lands on fours, side or feet but not on his back. Player A holds player B's lapels.
B pulls A for a few feet by leaning backwards and moving.
A releases his grip on B's lapels. B turns onto stomach instead of falling onto his back. B resists the push by leaning backwards with both feet out in front of his body. A releases his hold on B. B starts falling backwards and turns onto his stomach before his back touches the ground. Once players have mastered the rudiments of gymnastic skills, they are ready to move onto more complex skill development using partners in specific Judo situations.