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S002211 6ft Trampoline
Basic Landing Positions
General
Positions for all landings: seat, hands and knees, should first be practiced on the ground,
then in a stationary position, and only then on the trampoline bed.
Landings should be performed after ‘riding’ the trampoline bed. Riding is done by bending
your knees and pushing down repeatedly on the trampoline bed, thereby setting the bed in
motion. The feet stay in contact with the bed during the entire riding motion.
The Seat Drop
If you are at or near the maximum user weight you should not attempt this manoeuvre
from a height greater than 1.4m above the bed, as there is a risk of spinal injury due to
contact with the ground.
To Learn The Seat Drop
1. From the standing position, ride the bed several times.
2. Lift up your feet at the top of the last bounce, and sit down. You should land so that
your body is in a sitting position with legs straight out in front and your toes pointed.
Hands should be on the bed slightly behind your hips. Fingers should be together and
pointed toward the toes.
3. Push on the bed with your hands to rebound up to your feet (see Figure B5).
FIGURE B5 - SEAT DROP