Lesson 1: Fundamental Bounce
1. Start from a standing position with your head erect
and your eyes on the frame pad.
2. Swing your arms forward and up in a circular motion.
3. Bring your feet together and point your toes
downward while in the air.
4. Keep your feet about 15 inches apart when landing on
the mat.
INSTRUCTIONS & MODEL LESSONS
The following lessons are examples of an instructional program. They should follow a complete discussion and
demonstration of body mechanics between the supervision and the student(s).
1. Mounting and dismounting: Demonstration and practice of proper techniques.
2. Fundamental bounce: Demonstration and practice.
3. Breaking: Demonstration and practice. Breaking on command.
4. Hand and knee drop: Demonstration and practice, stressing four-point landing and alignment.
Lesson 2: Knee Drop
1. Start bouncing from a standing position, keeping your
eyes on the frame pad.
2. Land on your knees, keeping your back straight and
your body erect.
3. Come back up to an erect position.
Lesson 3: Hand and Knee Drop
1. Start bouncing from a standing position, keeping your
eyes on the frame pad.
2. Land on the mat on your hands and knees.
3. Push with your hands and come back up to an erect
position.
Lesson 4: Back Drop
1. Start from a low bounce and land on your back.
3. Keep your chin forward on your chest as you land.
4. Kick forward and up with your legs to return to an
erect position.
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