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Use Instructions
Turntable
A Turntable is a combination move consisting of a Front
Drop, a Half Twist, then another Front Drop.
1.
First become familiar with the first part of a Turntable.
a.
Begin in a hands and knees position, with hands
forming a triangle, like a Front Drop.
b.
Prime the mat in this position.
c.
Push backward with your hands and extend your
body to land in the Front Drop position.
d.
Repeat several times in succession: Hands and
Knees Drop—Front Drop—Hands and Knees
Drop, etc.
2.
Next, perform the movement in Step 1, but at twice the speed so as to bring the knees inward, under the hips and
out again without touching the knees on the mat.
3.
Now, perform the movement in Step 2, but push sideways on the mat so that your body rotates before you land on
the mat.
4.
Last, try the complete Turntable twist from a standing position. Prime the mat and perform a Front Drop. Push
sideways, complete a 180 degree rotation, and finish in a Front Drop facing the opposite direction. See Figure 8.
Twist Variations
You can have hours and hours of fun and challenging bouncing by combining twists with each of the basic landing
positions (Drops). You can twist after the landing. For example: Seat Drop with a half twist and land on your feet.
You can add more twists. Always remember to practice and perfect the simpler twists before moving on to more
complex twists.
You can also perform a series of twists. For example: perform several Swivel Hips in a row, all in the same direction or
alternate directions. You can do the same thing with Turntable twisting.
If you find you love the trampoline and have mastered the moves discussed in these instructions, we encourage you to
seek additional training from a certified trampoline instructor.
Figure 8 Turntable
