Learn to absorb force

As Im writing this, I can envision people taking it to the Nth degree and performing depth drops off a ten foot wall. Before we take it there, let me clarify my point a little bit. What Id like all trainees to have is at least a basic knowledge of how to absorb force. If you were to jump up in the air and then land with your knees straight and a loud thud, youre not allowing your muscles and tendons to absorb force. Instead, all the force is being absorbed by your joints, and this just isnt a good thing if you value your knee joints (or ankles, hips, or lumbar spine for that matter.)The vertical jump is actually a great test and exercise to utilize. Jump up in the air and try to minimize the sound when you hit the ground. Land with soft knees, soft feet, and lower into a half squat to absorb the force. Im not trying to make you into an elite athlete with this recommendation, just give you some food for thought. It wouldnt kill you to be a little more athletic, would it?