Trampette hurdle
DRILL 1
KNEELING ARM CIRCLE
This drill isolates the movement of the arms in the Trampette Hurdle.
FOCUS POINTS
A1
Arms move in a large backwards circle.
A2
Keep a hollow upper body and a strong core.
EQUIPMENT
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2 x Running blocks
DRILL 2
JUMP ARM CIRCLE
Focus on the movement of the arms and a punch to straight jump.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms move in a large backwards circle.
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B
The arms are pointing down, when the feet hit the running block.
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C
In the straight jump, the arms are by the ears and the core is tight.
EQUIPMENT
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1 x Running block
DRILL 3
STRAIGHT JUMP ON LEVEL TRAMPOLINE FROM PLATEAU
Focus on the movement of the arms and a punch to straight jump.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms move in a large backwards circle.
B
The arms are pointing down, when the feet hit the trampoline.
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C
In the straight jump, the arms are by the ears and the core is tight.
EQUIPMENT
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4 x Running blocks
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1 x Trampette
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1 x High soft landing
DRILL 4
FOAM TRAINER TO SEATED POSITION
This drill teaches the gymnast the proper position when they hit the trampette.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms move in a backwards circle.
B
When feet hit the foam trainer the hip should be between 90-135°.
EQUIPMENT
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1 x Foam Trainer
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1 x Soft mat
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3 x Running blocks
DRILL 5
STRAIGHT JUMP ON TRAMPETTE
The elevated run-up forces the gymnast to make a lower Hurdle into the trampette instead of a high jump.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms move in a backwards circle.
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B
When feet hit the trampette the hip should be between 90-135°.
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C
In the straight jump, the arms are by the ears and the core is tight.
EQUIPMENT
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1 x Trampette
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1 x High soft landing
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3 x Running blocks