Figure 1 Arm Action
Bounce variations
Figures 2, 3 and 4 show three variations, the tuck, the pike, and the straddle pike respectively. These
should be assumed at the top of the bounce, before resuming the normal landing position on your
feet.
Practice these simple variations and concentrate on perfect form. Make sure that your toes are
pointed and fingers are straight.
These are simple variations to the basic bounce and are very important for gaining experience in
coordinated movement.
BASIC LANDING POSITIONS
General
Positions for all drops: seat, hands and knees, and front, should first be practiced on the ground,
then in a stationary position, and only the on the trampoline bed.
Drops should be performed after “Priming” the trampoline bed. Priming is done by bending your
knees and pushing down repeatedly on the trampoline bed, thereby setting the bed in motion. The
feet stay in contact with the bed during the entire priming motion.
The seat drop
To learn the seat drop:
(a)
From the standing position, prime the bed several times.
(b)
Pick up your feet at the top of the last bounce, and sit down. You should land so that your body
is in a sitting position with legs straight out in front and your toes pointed. Hands should be on