The Salmon Leap, one of the most frequently mentioned feats of the Ancient Gael. This feat is not such a difficult one, but the strength and skill of the Warrior performing it are what matter.

The Salmon Leap is a graceful leap, executed much like a Swan Dive over a great horizontal distance.

The difference is that the left arm with the Targe firmly in place should be held close to the body so as to afford maximum protection when the Leap ends in a combat posture, face to face with the enemy.

The right arm, carrying either a Spear or a Sword should be extended out and back with the weapon carried high.

To begin the leap on the run it is carried out in the same manner as The Long Jump, with which all who have participated in Track and Field meets will be familiar.

From a standing position, it is carried out like a Standing Long Jump.

The Warrior should accomplish the highest, longest possible arc and accompany the leap with a sufficiently terrifying War Cry.

Credit

The Late Cian Mac Grainne