Basic Trampoline Skills - Springfree SF60E Manual

BASIC TRAMPOLINE SKILLS

These instructions contain information on basic
skills, landing positions, and how to perform
series of drops. The instructions are ordered
according to difficulty. Further information is
available from Springfree™ Trampoline or from
a certified trampoline instructor. Basic jump-
Figure 1: The Stop Bounce
Figure 2: Arm Action
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ing and landing skills should be learned in a
progression. More difficult skills should not be
attempted until basic skills are mastered.
Bouncing
The most important thing about bouncing is
that it should be done with control in the centre
of the bed. The basic bounce should always
begin low. High, reckless bouncing should
never be allowed.
THE STOP BOUNCE
This technique allows the jumper to gain con-
trol by stopping quickly. It is done by keeping
the feet in contact with the bed, and absorb-
ing the rebound of the trampoline with the
knees and waist. This skill should be learned
right away and should be employed whenever
you feel out of balance, or land away from the
centre area.
To learn the Stop Bounce:
1. Stand in centre of the bed with feet about
hip-width apart.
2. Attempt about three easy bounces. Keep
them low and controlled.
3. Focus your eyes towards the perimeter of
the trampoline while bounding in order to
keep your balance.
4. Stop the bounce by bending at your knees
and hips with the feet in contact with the
bed (see figure).
ARM ACTION
Arms are very important for proper control and
lift. Whenever you go up, your arms go up.
They go up to a set position about shoulder
height and shoulder width. They should remain
in this balanced position until you start down.
Then they circle down and slightly behind the
hips, ready to lift again as you bounce up.
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