7. BASIC TRAMPOLINE BOUNCES
7.1.
The jump
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Start from standing position.
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Swing arms forward and up and around in a circular motion.
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Bring feet together while in mid-air and point toes downward.
7.2.
Cushioning/slowing down
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You may lose your balance. The cushioning technique allows balance to be quickly
regained.
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Start with a normal jump (see technic 7.1).
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When you come into contact with the mat, bend your knees to cushion the bounce.
7.3.
The "hand and knee" drop
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Start with a normal jump (see technic 7.1).
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Land on your hands and knees,with your back straight.
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Concentrate on landing evenly on the four contact points, rather than on the height of the
jump.
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Return to a standing position by standing backwards.
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