LESSON PLAN
The following lessons are suggested in order to learn basic steps and bounces before moving onto more
difficult, complicated bounces. Before actually ge�ng on and using the trampoline, you should read and
understand all safety instruc�ons. A complete discussion and demonstra�on of body mechanics and
trampoline guidelines should occur between the supervisor and student as well.
Lesson 1
A. Moun�ng and Dismoun�ng – Demonstra�on of proper techniques
B. The Basic Bounce- Demonstra�on and prac�ce
C. Braking (Check the Bounce)-Demonstra�on and prac�ce. Learn to brake on command
D. Hands and knees-Demonstra�on and prac�ce. Stress should be on four-point landing and alignment
Lesson 2
A. Review and prac�ce of techniques learned in Lesson 1
B. Knee Bounce –Demonstra�on and prac�ce. Learn the basic down to knee and back up before trying
half twist to le� and right
C. Seat bounce –Demonstra�on and prac�ce. Learn basic seat bounce then add a knee bounce, hands
and knees; repeat
Lesson 3
A. Review and prac�ce skills and techniques learned in previous lessons
B. Front Drop-To avoid mat burns and teach the front bounce posi�on, all students should be requested
to assume the prone posi�on (face down on the ground) while the instructor checks for faulty
posi�ons that could cause injury.
C. Start with a hands and knees bounce and then extend body into prone posi�on, land on the mat and
return to feet
D. Prac�ce Rou�ne-Hands and knees Bounce, Front Bounce, back to feet, seat bounce, back to feet
Lesson 4
A. Review and practice skill and techniques learned in previous lessons
B. Half-Turn
i. Start from front drop posi�on and as you make contact with the mat, push off with arms in
either the right or le� direc�on and turn head and shoulders in same direc�on.
ii. During turn, be sure to keep back parallel to mat and head up.
iii. A�er comple�ng turn, land in front drop posi�on
A�er comple�ng this lesson, the student now has a basic founda�on of trampoline bounces. Jumpers should
be encouraged to try and develop their own rou�nes with the emphasis on control and form
A game that can be played in order to encourage students to try and develop rou�nes is "BOUNCE". In this
game, player count off from 1 to X. Player on starts with a maneuver .Player two has to do Player One's
maneuver and add on another. Player Three does the maneuvers of One and Two and then adds a third
maneuver. This con�nues un�l a player cannot do the rou�ne un�l someone spells out the word "BOUNCE".
The last remaining contestant is deemed the winner! Even when playing this game, it is important to perform
your rou�nes under control and not try difficult or highly skilled bounces that you have not yet mastered.
A cer�fied trampoline instructor should be contacted to further develop your trampoline skills.
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