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INFORMATION ON USE OF THE TRAMPOLINE
Initially, you should get accustomed to feel and bounce of the trampoline .The
focus must be on the fundamentals of your body position an you should practice
each bounce (the basic bounces) until you can perform each skill with ease and
control.
To break a bounce, all you need to do is flex your knees before they come in
contact with the jump mat. This is a basic technique and should be practiced while
you are learning each of the basic bounces. The skill of ‘braking’ should be used
whenever you lose balance or control of a maneuver, or if you are just learning
how to jump on a trampoline. Failure to use the ‘braking’ maneuver will increase
your risk of getting injured by landing on the frame, springs or off the trampoline
completely should you lose control of your jump. A controlled jump is considered
landing on the same spot that you took off from. If you do lose control when you
are jumping on the trampoline, use the ‘braking’ maneuver when you land and this
will allow you to regain control and stop your jump.
Somersaults (Flips): We recommend that you DO NOT PERFORM somersaults of
any type (backwards or forwards) on this trampoline. If you make a mistake when
trying to perform a somersault, you could land on our head or neck and cause
serious injury to yourself.
Foreign Objects: DO NOT use the trampoline if there are pets, other people, or
any objects beneath the trampoline. This will increase the chances of an injury
occurring. DO NOT hold any foreign objects in your hand and DO NOT place any
objects on the trampoline while anyone is using it. Please be aware of what is
overhead when you are using the trampoline. Tree limbs, wires, or other objects
located over the trampoline will increase the chance of injuries occurring.
Number of People on the Trampoline: No more than one person should use the
trampoline at any one time. Having more than one person on the trampoline at the
same time can increase the risk of injury.
Poor Maintenance of Trampoline: A trampoline in poor condition will increase the
risk of injuries. Please inspect the trampoline before each use for bent steel tubes,
torn mat, loose or broken springs, and overall stability of the trampoline.
Location of the Trampoline: The trampoline must always be set up and used on
a level surface. Failure to use the trampoline on a level surface can increase the
chance of injury and/or damage to the trampoline.
Weather Conditions: Please be aware of the weather conditions when using the
trampoline. If the mat of the trampoline is wet, the jumper could slip and injure him
or herself. High winds can also cause jumpers to lose control.
Limiting Access: When the trampoline is not in use, always store the access ladder
in a secure place so that unsupervised children cannot play on the trampoline.
