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Bouncing up and down on a trampoline is fun, but if you
have children who are the least bit adventurous, they'll soon be trying to
do quite a bit more than that and learn some tricks for the trampoline.
However, while doing simple tricks properly can be fairly safe, fooling
around and trying to push the envelope can be a bit dangerous. Be sure
your children know the proper way to do tricks and know how to be safe
while they bounce before you allow them to do any tricks on your new
trampoline.
First, make sure anyone using the trampoline knows how to jump up and down
and land back near the center each time. This practice time won't be
wasted. Jumping on trampolines is one of the best ways to strengthen
muscles and organs, especially the cardio-vascular system. The additional
flexibility, balance and coordination will help your children perform any
of these simple trampoline tricks more easily and safely.
The first trick you should teach your little jumping beans is to land on
their backs. Have them stand on the trampoline without moving. Their arms
should remain at their sides. Then, they will need to fall straight
backwards onto the trampoline bed, keeping their heads up. As their backs
connect with the trampoline, they should be sure they don't jerk their
heads around, since they could pull some muscles if they do. They should
allow their heads to meet the mat naturally instead. After their backs
meet the trampoline bed, they will rebound back to their feet. Make sure
they practice several times before they try to move on to the next trick.
If they seem bored by the trick and want to try something else, suggest
that they try to bounce a bit higher.
Once everyone has mastered the back flop, it is time to try landing on
your knees instead of your feet. You should start the trick the same way,
remembering to be careful not to jerk your neck around as you fall back
onto the trampoline bed. As you bounce back up, land on your knees and
then rock back down. You can keep rocking up and back almost indefinitely.
There are many other tricks you can try, but they are more risky and
should only be done if you are very experienced with using the trampoline
to bounce and you have mastered the simpler tricks. One of the more
complicated tricks you can try is a somersault or flip. You can do these
tricks backwards and forwards, but be sure you stay safe. Practice all of
the same precautions you would observe if you were on the ground, such as
tucking your head and protecting your neck properly.
Finally, remember that any trick is less safe than simply bouncing. Before
you begin a trick, make sure you are not too close to anyone else and that
there is plenty of room for you to bounce where you didn't plan to land.
Also, be sure you don't hold your neck stiffly or jerk your head abruptly
as you do tricks. The best trick is always one that ends safely. Bio:
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