FUNDAMENTAL BOUNCES TECHNIQUES
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Occasionally the user
All trampoline users are recommended to understand and perfect these funda-
mental bounces.
THE BASIC BOUNCE
Start from a standing position, feet shoulder width apart with
head and eyes on the mat.
Swing your arms forwards 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
Occasionally the user may lose control of their jump and bounce
wildly. Performing the breaking maneuver will allow the user to
regain control of the jump 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 four-point landing (2 knees & 2
hands), and not on jumping high.
KNEE BOUNCE
Start with a low controlled basic bounce.
Land on your knees keeping your back straight, body in the
vertical position 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 the vertical position by pushing with your hands.
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