Safety Tips for Trampoline Jumping: How to Avoid Injury and Jump with Confidence

Pre-Jump Preparation: Your Safety Checklist

1. Clothing & Accessories

• Wear fitted clothing: Avoid drawstrings, hoods, or loose fabrics that could snag

• Barefoot or grip socks only: Shoes create impact hazards; slippery socks cause falls

• Empty pockets: Remove phones, keys, and hard objects

2. Environment Scan

• Ensure 6+ feet of clearance from walls/fences

• Verify overhead clearance (no ceiling fans, lights, or tree branches)

• Check weather conditions - wet surfaces reduce grip by 70%

3. Physical Readiness

• Avoid jumping within 1 hour of eating

• Discourage jumpers with recent injuries or joint pain

• Warm up with 5 minutes of light stretching

Essential Jumping Rules

🛑 The Golden 3 Rules

1. ONE JUMPER AT A TIME

   • 80% of fractures occur during collisions

   • Enforce strict turn-taking for children

2. CENTER JUMPING ONLY

   • The safest zone is middle 30% of the mat

   • Springs/frames cause 60% of impact injuries

3. NO FLIPS OR SOMERSAULTS

   • Cervical spine injuries risk paralysis

   • Save advanced tricks for trained gymnasts with spotters

⚠️ Risk-Reducing Techniques

• Controlled bouncing: Knees slightly bent, jumps ≤ 18 inches high

• Directional awareness: Always face outward toward supervisor

• Exit protocol: Pause bouncing before climbing off

• Fatigue management: Take 10-minute breaks hourly