Trampolining technique for performing a tuck jump

This shape is very similar to the straight jump and requires participants to move into a tucked position very near the peak of the jump height.

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 a 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.

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.

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.
Keep your upper body and head as still as possible.
As you begin to reach the peak of the jump, bring your knees upwards and into the chest.
Ensure that both knees are tucked tight into the chest and the shins are vertical with the floor and parallel to your back.
Bring the arms down from the extended position and touch the hands just below the front of the knees.

As you begin to lose height, extend the arms outwards and into the side of your legs.
Extend your legs and keep your arms straight and your fingers and toes pointed.
Just before you land, bring the arms out slightly in front of you.
To achieve the most efficient re-bounce, ensure that you land with your feet flat onto the bed.
Either stop or continue with sequence.

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