Instruction manual

If you do not follow these guidelines, you increase the risk of someone getting injured.
LESSON PLAN
The following lessons are suggested in order to learn basic steps and bounces before moving onto more difficult,
complicated bounces. Before actually getting on and using the trampoline, you should read and understand all
safety instructions. A complete discussion and demonstration of body mechanics and trampoline guidelines should
occur between the supervisor and student as well.
Lesson 1
AMounting and Dismounting Demonstration of proper techniques
BThe Basic Bounce- Demonstration and practice
CBraking (Check the Bounce)-Demonstration and practice. Learn to brake on command
DHands and knees-Demonstration and practice .Stress should be on four-point landing and alignment
Lesson 2
A Review and practice of techniques learned in Lesson 1
B Knee Bounce Demonstration and practice .Learn the basic down to knee and back up before trying half twist to
left and right
C Seat bounce Demonstration and practice. Learn basic seat bounce then add a knee bounce, hands and knees;
repeat
Lesson 3
A Review and practice skills and techniques learned in previous lessons
B Front Drop-To avoid mat burns and teach the front bounce position, all students should be requested to
assume the prone position (face down on the ground) while the instructor checks for faulty positions that could
cause injury.
C Start with a hands and knees bounce and then extend body into prone position, land on the mat and return to
feet
D. Practice Routine-Hands and knees Bounce, Front Bounce, back to feet, seat bounce, back to feet