Flybar Spark - Basic Skills; 4.1 Controlled Bouncing; 4.2 The Stop Bounce Technique; 4.3 Arm Action for Control

Basic Skills
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4.1 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.
4.2 The Stop Bounce
This technique allows the user to gain control by stopping quickly. It is achieved by
keeping the feet in contact with the bed, and absorbing the rebound of the trampoline
with the knees and waist. This skill should be the rst skill learnt and should be
employed whenever you feel out of balance, or land away from the center area.
To Learn The Stop Bounce:
1. Stand in centre of the bed with your feet about hip-width apart.
2. Aempt about three easy bounces, keep them low and controlled.
3. Focus your eyes towards the perimeter of the trampoline while bouncing in order
to keep your balance.
4. Stop the bounce by bending at your knees and hips on contact with the bed.
4.3 Arm Acon
Arms are very important for proper control and li. Whenever you go up, your arms
go up. They go up to a set posion about shoulder height and shoulder width. They
should remain in this balanced posion unl you start down. Then they circle down
and slightly behind the hips, ready to li again as you bounce up (see Figure B1).
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