Master InGround Manual page 37

you are learning each of the basic bounces. The skill of braking should be used whenever you lose balance or control of your jump.
Always learn the simplest bounce first and be consistent with the control of your bounce before moving on to more difficult and
advanced bounces. A controlled bounce is when your take off point and landing point is the same spot on the mat. If you move up to
the next bounce without first mastering the previous, you increase your risk of injury.
Do not bounce on the trampoline for extended periods of time as fatigue can increase your risk of injury. Bounce only for a brief
period of time. Only one person should bounce on the trampoline at a time.
Jumpers should wear a t-shirt, shorts or sweats, and regulation gymnastics shoes, heavy socks, or be barefoot. If you are just
beginning, you may want to wear long sleeve shirts and pants to protect against scrapes and abrasions until you master correct
landing positions and form. Do not wear hard sole shoes, such as tennis shoes, on the trampoline as this will cause excessive wear
on the mat.
You should always mount and dismount properly in order to avoid injury. To mount properly, you should place your hand on the
frame and step or roll up onto the frame, over the springs, and onto the trampoline mat. Always remember to place your hands onto
the frame while mounting or dismounting. Do not step directly onto the frame pad or grasp the frame pad. To dismount properly,
move to the side of the trampoline and place your hand onto the frame as a support and step from the mat to the ground. Smaller
children should be assisted when mounting and dismounting.
Do not bounce recklessly on the trampoline as this will increase your risk of injury. The key to safety and having fun on the
trampoline is control and mastering the various bounces. Never try to out-bounce another bouncer in terms of height! Never use the
trampoline without supervision.
ACCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
Mounting and Dismounting: Be very careful when getting on and off the trampoline. DO NOT mount the trampoline by grabbing
the frame pad, by stepping onto the springs, or by jumping onto the mat from any surface (e.g. a deck, roof, or ladder) as this will
increase your risk of injury. DO NOT dismount by jumping off the trampoline. If small children are playing on the trampoline, they
may need help in mounting and dismounting.
Use of Alcohol or Drugs: DO NOT consume any alcohol or drugs before or while using this trampoline as this will impair your
judgment, reaction time, and overall physical coordination.
Striking the Frame or Springs: When playing on the trampoline, STAY in the center of the mat. This will reduce your risk of injury
from the frame or springs. Always keep the frame pad on the frame DO NOT jump or step onto the frame pad, it is not intended to
support the weight of a person.
Loss of Control: DO NOT try difficult man oeuvres until you have mastered the Previousmaneuver as this will increase your risk of
injury. A controlled jump is when your take off Point and landing point is the same spot on the mat. If you lose control when you are
jumping on the Trampoline, bend your knees sharply when you land and this will allow you to stop your jump and regain Control.
Somersaults (Flips): DO NOT PERFORM somersaults of any type (backwards or forwards) on this Trampoline as this will increase
your risk of injury to your neck or back, which may Result in death or paralysis.
Foreign Objects: DO NOT use the trampoline if there are pets, other people, animals or any objects beneath, above or near the
trampoline as this will increase the risk of an injury occurring. DO NOT Hold any foreign objects in your hand and DO NOT place any
objects on the trampoline. Please be aware of what is overhead when you are using the trampoline. Tree branches, wires, or other
objects located above the trampoline may result in injury.
Poor Maintenance of Trampoline: A trampoline in poor condition will increase your risk of injury. Please inspect the trampoline
before each use for bent steel tubes, torn mat, loose or broken springs and overall stability of the trampoline.
Weather Conditions: Please be aware of the weather conditions when using the trampoline. Do not use trampoline if the mat is
wet. Do not use the trampoline in windy conditions.
Limiting Access: When the trampoline is not in use, always store the access ladder in a secure place to prevent unauthorized and
unsupervised access.
TIPS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS
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