Step 1:
(a)
Start from the hands and knees drop position.
(b)
As you rebound from the hands and knees, stretch so that you land on your stomach. From this
position, rebound to your hands and knees.
Step 2:
(a)
Start from a standing position with knees bent so that your upper body is low and close to the
trampoline bed.
(b)
Prime the bed several times.
(c)
Lift hips gently upward and backward.
(d)
Land in contact with the bed as described in Step 1.
(e)
Push with your hands to return to the feet
Step 3:
(a)
Start from a straight standing position.
(b)
Prime the bed several times.
(c)
Perform skill as in Step 2 (see Figure 7).
Figure 7 Front Drop
SERIES OF DROPS
Sequencing
Once you have mastered the individual bounce variations and drops, practice them in sequence. For
example: Seat drop
－
Hands and knees drop
－
Front drop, or Seat drop
－
Front drop-Hands and
knees drop
－
Seat drop.
Beginning Twisting
General
Figures 8, 9 and 10 will show you a few of the many possible twisting variation of the basic landing
positions.
Seat drop
－
Half twist
－
Seat drop(AKA: Swivel hips)
Step 1:
(a)
Perform a seat drop.
(b)
Push down on the bed with your hands and come to a stand with the arms stretched overhead.
Step 2:
(a)
Perform the movement in Step1. As you rebound up to your feet, move one shoulder in the