Trampolining technique for performing a seat landing
This landing requires the performer to make contact with the trampoline in a seated position with the legs straight and their hands pointing in the same forward direction as their toes.
Stage one - getting started
- Stand on both feet on the red cross, in the middle of the trampoline.
- Bend your knees and push gently off your toes to begin a low, controlled bounce.
- Once in the air, rotate your arms in small circle from your side and complete one full turn before you return back to the bed.
- Complete the same routine a few more times and create a rhythm.
Stage two - gaining height
- To begin gaining height, land with feet flat on the mat and as the trampoline begins to elevate up, push your toes deeper into the trampoline immediately before take-off.
- As you take off, bring your arms away from your sides and extend them out in front of you and elevate your arms quickly above your head.
- Keep your upper body and head as still as possible.
- As you reach the top of your jump, ensure that you keep your toes pointed down and your fingers pointing up.
Stage three - performing the skill
- Continue stage two until you have sufficient controlled height and rhythm.
- As you take off, bring your arms away from your sides and extend them out in front of you and elevate your arms quickly above your head.
- Begin to tilt your pelvis upwards slightly to create a natural leg lift.
- Keep straight legs and do not purposely lift them up.
- Keep your upper body and head as still as possible.
- Maintain position.
Stage four - beginning to drop
- As you begin to lose height, bring your arms down to make contact with the bed just behind your bottom and extend your feet forwards.
- Ensure you land with your back close to upright and hands tucked in just behind your bottom with the fingers pointing forwards in the same way as your toes.