Wall Run (Tic-Tac)

A wall run uses a wall as a brief push-off surface to redirect the practitioner's momentum. The movement is also called a tic-tac and is associated with French parkour culture.

A tic-tac is usually a quick redirection into another route, not an attempt to reach the top of the wall. The practitioner places one foot on the wall and pushes away toward a landing, rail, or second surface.

Parkour shoes with a secure fit and reliable rubber grip are more useful than shoes with a slippery sole. The surface also matters because dusty paint, wet concrete, or loose masonry can reduce traction.

Modern parkour developed in France and was shaped by practitioners including David Belle and the Yamakasi collective. The tic-tac became one of the basic techniques taught alongside vaults, precision jumps, and climbs.