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