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INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL - PLAYGROUND
5. JUMPING INSTRUCTIONS
Each jumper must start by learning slow and controlled jumps. Safe landings are the base of trampoline
jumping skills and are important to learn at the beginning. Lack of these skills may result in severe
injuries.
Both jumper and instructor should keep in mind that steady balance at each jump represents the
base of successful trampoline jumping.
The stopping technique is equally important as jumping.
Correct stopping represents one of the
most important safety precautions in trampoline jumping. When losing control of the jump and/or
balance the jumper has to react quickly to prevent injuries. In order to achieve this, the jumper should
simply bend his knees before landing on the jumping mat. This is the safest way to stop the jump and
prevent accidents.
While learning and training trampoline jumps, it is advised to have a persons standing around the
trampoline in order to help the jumper if needed. Trampoline jumping is a physical strain and shouldn’t
last too long. A tired jumper can easily succumb to errors in jumping thus highly increasing risk of
injury.
High trampoline jumps are considered advanced jumps and should not be allowed to inexperienced
jumpers. It is extremely important to be sure that the height of the jump corresponds to the experience
of the jumper.
PLEASE NOTE:
Beginners should learn the basic body positions and practice the basic bounces described
in this manual.
To learn how to balance and jump, stand in the middle of the jumping area and bounce
softly up and down to control the movement. Increase the intensity gradually, returning to
the same position on the jumping mat with each bounce.
Focus on the jumping mat when jumping, failing to do so may quickly result in losing
balance and falling.
Do not perform somersaults without supervision! Somersaults should be carried out only
by experienced jumpers under supervision of an expert and using appropriate safety
measurements.
6. BASIC TRAMPOLINE JUMPS
THE JUMPING JACK:
1. Start from a standing position with feet in
shoulder width, head up and eyes on the
trampoline mat.
2. Swing your hands forward, above your head and
back in a circular motion.
3. Bring your feet together in mid-air and point
your toes.
4. Land back on the center of the mat with your
feet in shoulder width (the same as the starting
position).
THE FRONT DROP:
1. Start by softly bouncing up and down a few
times.
2. Jump upwards and land with your hands and
knees forward.
3. Push yourself off with your hands and jump back
to the upright position.
THE PRAYING MANTIS:
1. Start with a low bounce.
2. Land on your knees in shoulder width, keeping
your back straight and keep your arms stretched
out to maintain balance.
3. Bounce back to the starting position by using
the bounce momentum and swinging your
arms upwards.
BOTTOM BOUNCE:
1. Start with a basic starting position. Jump up,
aiming to the center of the jumping mat.
2. Land with your legs stretched in front of you,
with hands on both side of your hips and keep
your back straight
3. Push yourself up with your hands to rebound to
the starting position.
