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Trampoline

Trampoline is a recreational activity and gymnastics competitive sport. Trampoline involves jumping up and down on a raised elastic surface.

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Trampoline

Half-in half-out

Sports; Trampoline

This is a double back somersault that has a twist in each of the somersaults.

Half-out

Sports; Trampoline

This is a double front somersault that has a twist in 2nd somersault.

Jumping zone

Sports; Trampoline

The jump zone is a clearly marked area, usually a triangle area marked with a red boarder, in the middle of the trampoline where the gymnast must perform their routine.

Kick out

Sports; Trampoline

This is when the legs are extended to a straight body position after the shape part of a somersault has been performed.

Kill

Sports; Trampoline

This is used to prevent the recoil of the bed from throwing the performer up in the air. This can be done either by the performer or a coach.

Kip

Sports; Trampoline

This is a way to increase the power of the trampoline bed by it being depressed, by a coach, right before the gymnast lands.

Knee drop

Sports; Trampoline

When a gymnast lands on their knees with their calves and feet in a horizontal position but with their torso in a vertical position.

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