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- Year 10
Back landing and combination
I can perform backward rotation progressions culminating in a safe back landing.
- Year 10
Back landing and combination
I can perform backward rotation progressions culminating in a safe back landing.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: pushing your hips forward will allow your back to land on the cross.
- Move: keeping the head slightly up and eyes open looking at the toes will prevent neck strain.
- Think: timing the upwards momentum of the bounce so the body absorbs impact helps you land safely.
- Feel: believing in your ability and fully committing to the move will decrease the risk of injury and increase success.
- Connect: supporting less confident peers builds empathy for the supporter and belief for the peer being supported.
Keywords
Back landing - a skill where the athlete jumps and lands on their back on the trampoline bed, often followed by a rebound or transition to another move
Consistency - reliably executing a move with the same precision and technique each time, ensuring predictable and successful performance
Combination - a series of different moves or skills performed in sequence, often linking multiple elements together to create a more complex and fluid routine
Common misconception
Pupils think you need to jump backwards to land in a back landing position.
A back landing can feel quite scary. Jumping backwards can lead to injury and a back landing should only be attempted if your teacher has approved and is confident you will not jump backwards and will push the hips forwards when jumping upwards.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Back landing and combination, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Back landing and combination, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
trampolines, safety mats, floor mats
Content guidance
- Additional qualification required
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
