Psychological condition where the performer loses the awareness and technique of a particular move. Usually occurs after learning Barani too quickly after learning front somersault. The somersault becomes lost.Continue Reading
A straight (or slightly arched) position of the body during a skill such as a straight back somi.Continue Reading
Controlling or enhancing the recoil of the bed to aid the performer – only to be used by the coachContinue Reading
Extension of the legs to straight body position after the shape phase of a somersault is completed.Continue Reading
Somersault from front (or back) landing, where a double contact is made. The legs hit the trampoline bed momentarily after the body, reversing the rotation generated from the body.Continue Reading
Describes when the feet first touch the bed when landing a skillContinue Reading
A component part of a skill that has a recognised way of performance.Continue Reading
To develop skill practice and keep your trampolining session engaging you can start linking skills together to form a short routine. At this stage it doesn’t matter if skills are repeated. The aim is to develop balance, skill practice and good form. A beginners example could be…. Tuck, Pike, StraddleContinue Reading
There are 3 phases of a trampoline skill, Take off, Flight & Landing. Take Off Take off starts at the very bottom of the bed, at maximum depression (MD) until you have last contact with the bed (LC) Take off can involve….● No somersault rotation or twist● Forward orContinue Reading
E.D.I.P system for teaching trampolining skills works well. Explain Verbal explanation of the skill, the axes it uses, how it will feel, what the body needs to do, where the eyes should focus Demonstrate Practical demonstration by coach/teacher or other pupil so that the pupil has a clear visual pictureContinue Reading