Trampolining basics

This video tutorial covers various trampoline skills, starting with safety guidelines and basic jumping techniques. It introduces gymnastic shapes like pencil, straddle, and star jumps, followed by jump turns such as quarter, half, and full turns. The tutorial also explores different bounces, including seat drop, front drop, and backdrop. Finally, it encourages combining these moves into routines and using equipment creatively.

What is the primary reason for performing a motorbike landing on a trampoline?

• To impress spectators

• To increase jump height

• To maintain control and safety

• To perform a trick

Which gymnastic shape involves jumping with legs in a V position and hands between the legs?

• Pencil jump

• Tuck jump

• Straddle jump

• Star jump

In a star jump, how should your arms and legs be positioned?

• Arms crossed, legs apart

• Arms and legs bent

• Arms above the head, legs together

• Arms and legs straight to the side

What is the key to successfully performing a 360-degree turn on a trampoline?

• Keeping your eyes closed

• Using your arms for momentum

• Jumping as low as possible

• Landing on one foot

What is the main difference between a seat drop and a swivel hip?

• Swivel hip is done on the ground

• Seat drop uses a ball

• Seat drop requires jumping higher

• Swivel hip involves twisting the body

When performing a front drop, what should you avoid landing on?

• Your hands

• Your knees

• Your face

• Your feet

What is a key safety tip when practicing backdrops on a trampoline?

• Keep your eyes closed

• Land on your neck

• Use your arms to balance

• Bounce on your head

How can you enhance your trampoline routine using a small ball?

• By balancing it on your head

• By throwing it off the trampoline

• By incorporating it into body wraps

• By kicking it while jumping

What is a fun way to practice tuck jumps using a foam noodle?

• Throwing it in the air

• Using it as a baton

• Skipping with it

• Balancing it on your foot

What should you always finish with to show control in a trampoline routine?

• A high jump

• A motorbike landing

• A star jump

• A backflip