2.2 Use of the trampoline
INITIALLY, you should get accustomed to your trampoline and understand how much
spring is in each bounce .The focus at this point should be body position and tech-
nique until each skill can be completed with ease and control.
• BEFORE YOU TRY TO JUMP TOO HIGH the technique
for stopping should be learnt as this will help prevent
injury should you feel you are jumping out of control.
• As the user lands on the bed, the knees should be bent
so that they stop and absorb the spring in the mat. The
position is shown in the image to the left. Arms are
held out for increased level of balance.
• This skill is used when the trampoline user wishes to
stop bouncing on the trampoline due to fatigue, loss of
control, etc.
SOMERSAULTS (FLIPS): DO NOT PERFORM somersaults of any type (backwards or
forwards)on this trampoline. If you make a mistake when trying to perform a somersault
,you could land on your head or neck.This will increase your chances of your neck or
back being broken ,which could result in death or paralysis
FOREIGN OBJECTS : DO NOT hold any foreign objects in your hand and DO NOT place
any objects on the trampoline while in use. DO NOT place the trampoline under over-
hanging objects like tree branches, wires, etc as these will increase your chances of
being injured.
POOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAMPOLINE: A trampoline in poor condition will increase
your risk of being injured. Please inspect the trampoline before each use for bent steel
tubes, torn mat, loose or broken springs and overall stability of the trampoline.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: Please be aware of the weather conditions when using the
trampoline. Don’t use the trampoline when it’s wet. If it is too windy, the user could lose
control.
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