Avoid jumping too high or for too long. Always control your jump. A controlled jump is one where the landing is in
the same spot as the takeoff.
Bounce in the center of the trampoline. Focus eyes on trampoline toward the perimeter. If you don’t do this you
may lose your balance and control.
Take turns jumping, one at a time, and always have someone watch you.
GETTING ON AND OFF
Climb onto and off of the trampoline. Do not jump onto or off of it. Do not use the trampoline as a springboard to
jump to other objects or places.
For additional information regarding equipment, contact Skywalker Holdings,LLC. For additional information regarding
skill training, contact a trainer certification organization.
USE AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
OVERVIEW OF TRAMPOLINE USE
The first periods of trampoline use should focus on learning fundamental body positions and practicing the eight
basic bounces that are described on pages 13 and 14.
During this learning period, jumpers should practice these basic techniques and perfect them. Braking, or checking
the bounce, should be taught first and stressed as a safety measure. Jumpers should brake their jump whenever they
start to lose their balance or control. This is done by simply flexing the knees sharply upon landing and absorbing
the upward thrust of the mat. This allows the jumper to stop suddenly and avoid losing control.
With trampoline use, the takeoff point and landing point of a good, controlled jump are in the same spot. An exer-
cise is considered learned only when a jumper is able to perform it correctly time after time. Jumpers should never
go on to any advanced stunt until they can perform all previous stunts correctly each time.
Allow each jumper a brief turn on the trampoline. Extended bouncing exposes an overtired user to an increased risk
of injury. Longer turns tend to lessen the interest of others waiting to jump. Clothing should consist of T-shirt and shorts.
However, beginning jumpers may wish to wear loose-fitting protective clothing, such as a long sleeve shirt and pants,
until the correct landings are mastered. Jumpers should wear regulation gymnastic shoes or heavy socks, or they may
jump barefoot. No hard-sole shoes should be worn, as they cause extra wear on the trampoline mat.
Mounting and dismounting (getting on and off) properly should be a strict rule from the beginning. Users should
climb onto the trampoline by placing their hands on the frame and stepping or rolling up onto the frame, across the
springs, and onto the mat. They should not step directly on the frame pad or hold on to the frame pad when getting
onto or off of the trampoline. Users should always place their hands on the frame while getting on or off. To get off,
jumpers should walk to the side of the mat, bend over and place one hand on the frame, and then step from the mat
to the ground. If you have installed the optional ladder, its rungs can be used to get on or off. Always face the lad-
der and place your hands on the frame. Make sure your foot has secure contact with the ladder rung when using it.
Reckless bouncing should not be permitted. All skills should be learned at moderate heights. Control, rather than
height, should be emphasized. Jumpers should be forbidden to practice alone and unsupervised.
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