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INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND MODEL LESSONS
The following lessons are examples of an instructional program. They should follow a
complete discussion and demonstration of body mechanics between the supervisor and
the student(s). See pages 8 and 9 for descriptions of basic jumping skills.
Lesson 1
1. Mounting and dismounting (entering and exiting the enclosure)—Demonstration and
practice of proper techniques.
2. Fundamental jump—Demonstration and practice.
3. Braking (stopping the jump)—Demonstration and practice. Braking on command.
4. Hand and knee drop—Demonstration and practice, stressing four-point landing and
alignment.
Lesson 2
1. Review and practice all skills previously learned.
2. Knee drop—Half twist to the right, to the left, to the feet, and then to the knees.
3. Seat drop—Half twist to the feet. Seat drop, knee drop, hand and knee drop, repeat.
Lesson 3
1. Review and practice all skills previously learned.
2. Front drop—To save time and avoid mat (bed) burns, all students should be requested
to assume the front drop position on the floor while the instructor checks for faults. Sug-
gested progression: from hand and knee jump, the body is extended for the landing in the
front drop position, and the rebound is made to the feet.
3. Practice routine—Hand and knee drop, front drop, feet, seat drop, half twist to feet.
Lesson 4
1. Review and practice all skills previously learned.
2. Back drop—Demonstration, emphasizing the forward thrust of the hips by arching the
body as one leg is brought forward from the standing (not jumping) position, and the drop
to the back with the chin held forward to the chest and eyes forward on the frame pad.
Supervising this skill is most important. Demonstration of back drop with low jump and
practice of both techniques.
Lesson 5
1. Review and practice all skills previously learned, encouraging original routines based
on them.
2. Half turntable—Start from the front drop position and push to the left or right with the
hands. Turn the head and shoulders in the same direction. Keep the back parallel to the
mat and the head up. After completing a half turn, land in the front drop position.
Lesson 6
1. Review and practice all skills previously learned.
2. Swivel hips—Suggested progression: seat drop, feet, half twist, repeat; seat drop, half
twist to feet, repeat; seat drop, half twist to seat drop.
3. Half turntable.
