After assembling the trampoline, it is important that you
perform the following safety checks:
FUNDAMENTAL BOUNCE TECHNIQUES
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FUND
AMENT
AL BOUNCE TECHNIQUES
The Basic Bounce
• Start from a standing position, feet shoulder width
apart with head straight and eyes on the mat.
• Swing your arms forward and up and around in a
circular motion.
• Bring feet together while in mid-air and point toes
downward.
• Keep feet shoulder width apart when landing on
mat.
The Breaking Maneuver
• Occassionally the user may lose control of their
jump and bounce wildly. Performing the breaking
maneuver will allow the user to regain control of
the jup and their balance.
• Start with a basic bounce.
• As you land, bend your knees sharply and this will
allow you to stop your jump.
The Hands and knees bounce
• Start with a low controlled basic bounce.
• 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
• Start with a low controlled basic bounce.
• Land on your knees keeping back straight, body
erect and use your arms to maintain balance.
• Bounce back to the basic bounce position by
swinging your arms up.
Seat Bounce
• Land in a flat sitting position.
• Place hands on the mat beside your hips.
• Return to erect position by pushing with your
hands.
