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Model No. 084-6693-4
TM
Arm Action
Arms are very important for proper control and
lift. Whenever you go up, your arms go up. They
go up to a set position, about shoulder height
and shoulder width. They should remain in this
balanced position until you start coming down.
Then they circle down and go slightly behind
the hips, ready to be lifted as you bounce up.
Bounce Variations
The illustration on the right shows three
variations: the tuck, the pike and the straddle
pike, respectively. These should be assumed
at the top of the bounce, before resuming the
normal landing position on your feet. Practice
these simple variations and concentrate on
perfect form. Make sure that your toes are
pointed and your fingers are straight. These are
simple variations on the basic bounce and are
very important for gaining experience in
co-ordinated movement.
Training
Basic jump
• Stand straight on the trampoline.
• Gather a little momentum with your arms and
jump at the same time from the mat.
• Hold your feet together in the air and point
your toes downward.
• To keep your balance, focus your eyes toward
the perimeter of the trampoline while bouncing.
• Hold your feet shoulder-width apart when
landing.
• When you want to stop, bend your knees and
at your hips when your feet come into contact
with the trampoline.
INFORMATION ON TRAMPOLINE USE
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