When you are falling long distances, hold R1. When you land, you will not fall over and have to wait for your character to get back up. This is useful when you are trying to jump on an enemy and miss.

Use the following trick in order to hide easier or stop a fall off a roof or ledge. If you are near a ledge, crouch down and roll backwards. As you roll backwards, press Left Analog-stick Up. If done correctly, you should grab the ledge instead of just falling. This is a good way to quickly hide from enemies on rooftops or adjacent ledges.