Film your parkour training thoughtfully: feedback before likes

Choose one question before turning on the camera

For example, ask whether the clip should show a foot placement or a transition between two familiar movements. Agree with the coach whether video is even the right way to answer the question. A clip cannot replace an assessment of the whole setup.

Keep a task that already suits you. The camera is not a reason to increase the distance or try a new movement.

Place the camera outside the route

Agree on the start, finish and space to stop before anyone takes position with a phone. The person filming should be able to stay still without obstructing the practitioner or other users. Avoid walking backwards to follow a movement.

If the angle cannot be achieved without taking up space in the route, choose another angle or do not film. A better recording is not more important than a manageable setup.

Agree on recording and sharing separately

Ask who may be included and what the clip will be used for. Agreeing to be filmed for internal feedback does not automatically mean agreeing to publication. Keep people without an agreement out of the frame and follow the venue's rules.

For children, arrangements should be handled by the relevant adults and organiser while respecting the child's own wishes. If you want to publish material, check the applicable consent and usage requirements; a general blog guide is not a legal assessment.

Watch the clip with the original question in mind

Look for the one thing you wanted to examine. Write down a question and return to training. Do not interpret a single viewpoint as a full technical analysis.

If filming makes you more concerned with appearance than the task, put the phone away. A valuable session does not need to be recorded or shared.

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