How Much Should Your Toes Hang Off?
Mechanism / Why It Happens
Letting your toes hang off is structurally aligned with how the human body works.
When humans stand on their toes, the part that supports their weight is not the tips of the toes but the base of the toes. The same applies to jumping motions and treflips—the force transmitted to the ground primarily comes from the base of the toes. From the perspective of human body mechanics, placing your back foot on the tail with your toes hanging off is an effective way to transfer force to the tail more efficiently.
