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SWIVEL HIPS
Swivel Hips is really three simple moves put
together to make one: seat drop - half twist -
seat drop. To start off, try joining the last two
parts of the move together so that you land in a
seat drop facing the opposite direction.
Once you have got the last two parts of the
move together add on the first seat drop, reach
upwards and forwards from the first seat drop
and turn your hips and body. Your straight
legs can then follow through under your body
into the second seat drop facing the opposite
direction.
BEWARE OF.....
You may have noticed that the Knee Drop is missing from the list of moves. This is a very simple move which is no longer recommended by the British
Trampoline Federation, as it can cause the bouncer to lose control, bounce forward and fly head first off the side of the trampoline. It has also been
known to cause back injuries. Remember that if you happen to do a Knee Drop you are, in fact, isolating two of your bodies vital control and energy
absorption joints; your knees and your ankles.
There are many more trampoline moves that require a higher degree of skill and training and should be taught by a qualified trampoline coach.
It is not always realised that somersaults and moves involving full rotation in the air are potentially very dangerous if attempted without proper
training and supervision. For this reason we recommend that somersaults are not attempted unless under the supervision of a properly qualified
trampoline coach.
TRAMPOLINING AS A SPORT ...
If you would like to take up trampolining as a sport, contact your nearest Leisure Centre and ask about trampoline lessons. If they are unable to help
you, contact the British Gymnastics at:
Ford Hall
Lilleshall National Sports Centre
Newport, Shropshire
TF10 9NB
Telephone: 01952 820 330
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FRONT DROPS
Without bouncing, adopt the Front Drop position by lying flat on your front in the middle of the
bed with your head up, arms bent, palms downwards on the bed, with fingers nearly touching
each other just forward of your chin. Now adopt the hands and knees position and from a small
bounce, kick your legs backwards, and adopt the Front Drop position with your head and arms.
Practice bouncing from hands and knees to Front Drop and back again.
To do a front drop from standing position it is important to realise that you must DROP to the
centre of the bed. You must NOT dive forwards as this can be extremely uncomfortable.
Do your first Front Drop from standing without bouncing by lifting your hips and heels upwards
and backwards. It is better to move backwards when doing a Front Drop than to dive forwards.
When landing in the Front Drop position, your forearms, stomach and thighs should all hit the
bed at the same time. Push with your arms to return to the standing position in the centre of the
bed.
Once you have mastered all these moves you can start performing them one after the other to
create a routine. Start your routine with a few standing bounces to set your rhythm.
Try to perform each skill neatly, at a consistent height and always in the middle of the bed.
You can put together moves in whatever order you wish. Some are more difficult than others.
Here are two suggested basic routines.
Start with Routine A. Once you have mastered Routine A you are ready to start Routine B.
Routine A Routine B
1. Front Drop 1.
2. To Feet 2.
3. Tuck Jump 3.
4. Half Twist 4.
5. Straddle Jump 5.
6. Seat Drop 6.
7. To Feet 7.
8. Pike Jump 8.
9. Full Twist 9.
10. Standing Bounce 10. To Feet
There are a number of other moves that fit together well. These are usually called progressions.
When you are ready try some of these:
1. Seat Drop to hands and knees to Front Drop.
2. Seat Drop to Front Drop.
3. Front Drop to Seat Drop.
4. Back Drop to Front Drop.
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Seat Drop............................) Swivel
Half Twist to Seat Drop.....) Hips
Half Twist to feet
Half Twist
Tuck Jump
Front Drop
To Feet
Straddle Jump
Back Drop
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