Trampoline Central use the ‘Head to Toe’ method of analysing pupils performance.
Observe
See the skill, view it from several angles (especially if your not sure what’s going on) Know what a technically correct trampoline skill resembles your mind, on a video, use the performance of another pupil or view pictures/diagrams in a book
Analyse
Know what the trampoline skill should look like, compare what you saw with a perfect model and judge what was right or wrong. Use the ‘Head to Toe’ Method of analysing the skill
Head to Toe Analysis
Head – was it inline with the body?
Vision – where are the eyes focusing (if they are focusing, they may be
wondering around the room!) Is the pupil looking at the correct spot for the skill they are performing?
Shoulders – Are the shoulders level, twisted, leaning to one side, should they be straight and inline with the body? It will depend on the trampoline skill being performed
Arms – The arms should be straight at all times (unless in a tucked shaped)and when the arms are not by your ears up above the head, they should be as close to the body as possible
Trunk – Good core stability and body tension required at all times for good performance
Hips – Are they level, twisted, straight, displaced forwards
or backwards? Hips are a very important observation
in rotating skills
Legs – Should be straight unless in a tucked shape, there
should be no bend at the knees
Feet & Toes – Feet should be flexed forwards and toes pointed.