Instructions / Assembly
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PRODUCT USE
THE BASIC BOUNCE
• Start from a standing position. Place feet shoulder-width apart, with
knees slightly bent. Look straight ahead.
• Forcefully swing arms forward, up, and around in a circular motion.
• Bring feet together while in midair and point toes downward.
• Keep feet shoulder-width apart when landing on mat.
THE HANDS-AND-KNEES BOUNCE
• Start with a low and controlled basic bounce.
• Land on both hands and knees in dog position, keeping back straight.
• Focus on a good, four-point landing, not on jumping height.
• From the hands-and-knees landing position, bounce back to the basic
bounce position by pushing off with both hands and knees and then
swinging arms up.
THE KNEES BOUNCE
• Start with a low and controlled basic bounce.
• Land on both knees, keeping back straight and upper body erect.
Use arms to maintain balance.
• Bounce back to the basic bounce position by swinging arms up.
THE SEAT BOUNCE
• Start with a low and controlled basic bounce.
• Land in a sitting position with legs outstretched in front, keeping back
straight and upper body erect.
• Place hands on mat beside hips.
• Bounce back to the basic bounce position by pushing with hands
against jumping mat and then swinging arms up.
THE BRAKING MANEUVER
• Occasionally you may lose control of your jump, causing you to bounce
wildly. The braking maneuver will help you to regain control of the jump
and your balance.
• Start with a basic bounce.
• Bend knees sharply while landing on the jumping mat to stop the jump.
Initially, get accustomed to the feel and bounce of the trampoline. The focus must be on body
position. Each fundamental bounce should be practiced until it can be executed with skill before
moving on to more difcult and advanced bounces. DO NOT bounce recklessly on the trampoline;
focus on good control and mastering various bounce techniques.
It is recommended that all trampoline jumpers become skilled at performing these basic bounces.
FUNDAMENTAL BOUNCE TECHNIQUES