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BOUNCING TECHNIQUES
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BASIC BOUNCE
1. Start from standing position, feet shoulder width apart, head
up and eyes focused on the mat.
2. Swing arms forward and up in a circular motion.
3. Bring feet together while in mid-air and point toes downward.
4. Keep feet shoulder width apart when landing on mat.
KNEE BOUNCE
1. Start with basic bounce while keeping it low.
2. Land on knees keeping your back straight, using your arms
to maintain balance.
3. Bounce back up to basic bounce position by swinging arms up.
SEAT BOUNCE
1. Start with basic bounce while keeping it low.
2. Land in a
sitting position.
3. Place hands on the mat besides hips, do not lock your elbows.
4. Return to standing position by pushing up with hands.
FRONT BOUNCE
1. Start with basic bounce while keeping it low.
2. Land in prone (face down) position and keep hands and arms
extended forward on mat.
3. Push off the mat with arms to return to standing position.
WARNING:
ALWAYS START YOUR JUMP IN THE CENTRE OF THE MAT. WHEN YOU LAND MORE THAN 1FT OR 30.5CM AWAY
FROM
THE EDGE OF THE CENTRE OF THE MAT
STOP YOUR JUMP IMMEDIATELY!! RESTART YOUR JUMP AT
Initially you should become accustomed to the feel and bounce of the trampoline. The focus must be on the fundamentals
of your body position and the basic bouncing techniques should be practiced until you can do each technique with
ease and control. A certified trampoline instructor should be contacted to further develop your trampoline skills.
THE CENTRE OF THE MAT. DO NOT JUMP ON THE TRAMPOLINE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AS FATIGUE
CAN INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF INJURY.
