FUNDAMENTAL BOUNCES TECHNIQUES
All trampoline users are recommended to understand and perfect these
fundamental bounces.
THE BASIC BOUNCE
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Start from standing position, feet shoulder width apart and
with head up and eyes on mat.
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Swing arms forward and up and around in a circular motion.
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Bring feet together while in mid-air and point toes downward.
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Keep feet shoulder width apart when landing on mat
THE BRAKING MANEUVER
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Occasionally the user may lose control of their jump and
bounce wildly. Performing the braking maneuver will allow the
user to regain control of the jump and their balance.
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Start with a basic bounce.
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As you land, bend your knees sharply and this will allow you to
stop your jump.
THE HANDS AND KNEES BOUNCE
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Start with a low controlled basic bounce.
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Land on your hands and knees keeping your back straight.
Emphasis should be directed at a good four-point landing,
and not on jumping height.
KNEE BOUNCE
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Start with a low controlled basic bounce.
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Land on your knees keeping back straight, body erect,
and use your arms to maintain balance.
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Bounce back to the basic bounce position by swinging
your arms up.
SEAT BOUNCE
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Land in a flat sitting position.
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Place hands on mat beside your hips.
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Return to erect position by pushing with your hands.
