Trampoline Course

Lesson 1 • Trampoline Equipment Overview

Covers frame, bed, springs, pads, and enclosure components. Establishes vocabulary used throughout the course.

Lesson 2 • Mounting and Dismounting Safely

Teaches controlled entry onto and exit from the trampoline bed. Reduces fall risk during transitions.

Lesson 3 • Safety Rules and Protocols

Establishes non-negotiable safety rules for solo and group trampoline use. Directly prevents injury before any bouncing begins.

Lesson 1 • Height Awareness and Control

Develops the ability to regulate bounce height intentionally. Controlled height is essential before introducing rotational skills.

Lesson 2 • Traveling and Centering

Addresses unintentional drift and teaches correction techniques to stay centered. Centering prevents contact with frame and pads.

Lesson 3 • The Bounce Cycle

Explains the physics of rebound: loading, flight, and landing phases. Understanding the cycle enables deliberate timing of all future skills.

Lesson 4 • Straight Jump Technique

Teaches the foundational straight jump with arms, legs, and torso aligned. This is the reference position for all advanced skills.

Lesson 1 • Seat Landing Fundamentals

Teaches the seated landing with legs extended and hands beside hips. Seat landing is the gateway to back and front drop progressions.

Lesson 2 • Linking Landing Positions

Combines seat, knee, front, and back drops in sequences. Sequencing develops timing, spatial awareness, and transition control.

Lesson 3 • Back Drop Fundamentals

Teaches the supine landing with rounded back and chin tucked to chest. Establishes the back contact shape used in advanced back skills.

Lesson 4 • Knee Landing Fundamentals

Introduces the knee drop with shin contact and upright torso. Builds confidence for forward and backward rotational entries.

Lesson 1 • Full-Twist Jump

Extends the half-twist to 360 degrees with controlled unwrap. Reinforces consistent axis alignment and landing preparation.

Lesson 2 • Backward Somersault Progressions

Develops backward rotation through tuck and pike shapes with spotter support. Backward rotation requires strong takeoff and head position discipline.

Lesson 3 • Forward Somersault Progressions

Introduces forward rotation through tuck, pike, and layout shapes. Each shape increases difficulty and requires greater air awareness.

Lesson 4 • Half-Twist Jump

Teaches a 180-degree twist from straight jump takeoff. Establishes the arm-wrap and shoulder-lead mechanics used in all twisting skills.

Lesson 1 • Consistency and Repetition Training

Applies deliberate practice methods to reduce execution variability. Consistent technique is the foundation for scoring and safety.

Lesson 2 • Seat Drop Combinations

Links seat drop with half-twist, swivel hips, and back drop. Swivel hips is a foundational combination skill for competitive routines.

Lesson 3 • Building a Ten-Element Routine

Structures ten consecutive skills into a competition-format routine. Routine building develops pacing, consistency, and mental sequencing.

Lesson 4 • Front and Back Drop Combinations

Connects front drop to back drop and introduces the cradle. These combinations develop rotational awareness in both planes.

Lesson 1 • Advanced Back Somersault Variations

Covers layout, full-twisting layout, and piked back somersaults. Layout shape demands maximum body tension and precise takeoff angle.

Lesson 2 • Multiple Twist Techniques

Extends twisting to double and triple full rotations using cat-twist mechanics. Efficient arm wrap and body tension are critical for multiple twists.

Lesson 3 • Skill Progression Safety Criteria

Defines readiness benchmarks before advancing to each skill level. Objective criteria prevent premature progression and reduce injury risk.

Lesson 4 • Barani and Rudolph Skills

Introduces the barani (front somersault with half-twist) and rudolph (front with full twist). These skills bridge forward rotation and twisting mechanics.

Lesson 1 • Execution Quality Refinement

Focuses on eliminating deductions through body shape, alignment, and landing precision. Execution quality directly determines final competition scores.

Lesson 2 • Performance Feedback and Iteration

Uses judge feedback and video analysis to iteratively improve routine performance. Systematic review accelerates skill refinement between competitions.

Lesson 3 • Pre-Competition Preparation

Covers warm-up protocols, mental rehearsal, and competition-day logistics. Structured preparation reduces performance variability under pressure.

Lesson 4 • Competition Routine Structure

Explains the format, element count, and difficulty scoring of competitive routines. Understanding structure guides strategic skill selection.

Lesson 1 • Adapting Instruction for Learners

Addresses differentiation for age, ability, and learning style. Adaptive instruction ensures all participants progress safely and confidently.

Lesson 2 • Observational Analysis Skills

Develops the ability to identify technical errors from multiple viewing angles. Accurate observation is the prerequisite for effective correction.

Lesson 3 • Skill Demonstration and Cueing

Teaches effective visual demonstration and verbal cue techniques. Clear cues reduce trial-and-error time and reinforce correct movement patterns.

Lesson 4 • Session Planning Principles

Covers warm-up, skill introduction, practice, and cool-down structure. A well-planned session maximizes learning time and minimizes injury risk.