Once each of lessons are learned, the student should now be encouraged to design and organize routines, with
emphasis on good form. The instructor may judge or grade students and arrange groupings for further instruction
accordingly.
To stimulate interest in competition, the game of “Trampoline Horse” can be introduced. Before the game begins,
students must count off. To start the game, student number 1 performs a stunt. Student number 2 then mounts the
trampoline, performs the same stunt and adds a second stunt. Student number 3 mounts and performs stunts 1 and
2 and adds a third stunt. Thus the series of stunts is continuously lengthened. The first person to miss a stunt in the
series assumes the letter “H” and starts a new series with a stunt. If a person misses again, he assumes the letter
“O.” When a person accumulates “H-O-R-S-E,” he or she is eliminated from the game. The last remaining contestant
is the winner. Lesson planning from this point on should be facilitated by contacting a certified trampoline instructor.
Lesson 5: Seat Drop
1. Land in a sitting position with your legs parallel to the
mat.
2. Place your hands on the mat beside your hips.
3. Push with your hands to return to an erect position.
Lesson 6: Front Drop
1. Start from a low bounce and land on the mat in a
prone position.
2. Keep your head up and your arms extended forward
on the mat.
3. Push with your arms to return to an erect position.
Lesson 7: Half Turntable
1. Start from the front drop position and push to the
left or right with your arms turning your body in the
opposite direction.
2. Turn your head and shoulders toward the direction
that your body is turning.
4. Keep your back parallel to the mat and your head up.
5. After completing a half turn, land in the front drop
position.
Lesson 8: Swivel Hips
1. Start with a seat drop.
3. Turn your head to the left or right and swing your
arms up in the same direction.
4. Turn your hips in the same direction as your head and
arms, completing a twist.
5. Land in the seat drop position.
4. Keep your back parallel to the mat and your head up.
5. After completing a half turn, land in the front drop
position.
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