LEARNING THE FUNDAMENTAL TRAMPOLINE SKILLS
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BASIC TRAMPOLINE BOUNCES
THE BASIC BOUNCE
1. Start from the standing position, with
your feet having shoulder width apart
and with head up and eyes on mat
2. Swing arms forward and up in a circular
motion
3. Bring feet together while in mid-air and
point toes downwards.
4. Keep the feet shoulder width apart
when landing on mat
THE KNEE BOUNCE
1. Start with the basic bounce and keep it
low
2. Land on knees while keeping your back
straight and body erect while using your
arms to maintain balance
3. Bounce back to basic bounce position
by swinging arms up
THE SEAT BOUNCE
1. Land in a flat sitting position
2. Place hands on mat besides hips, but
do not lock your elbow
3. Return to erect position by pushing with
hands
THE 180 DEGREE BOUNCE
1. Start with the Front Bounce position
2. Push off with left or right hands and
arms (depending on which way you
wish to turn)
3. Maintain head and shoulders in the
same direction while keeping your back
parallel to the mat and your head up
4. Land in the Prone position and return to
standing position
