KS4 · Physical education · Year 10
Back landing and combination
Gymnastics: technique, body control and constructive feedback in trampolining
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
IllumED Slides
IllumED · 1/10
Your learning goal
I can perform backward rotation progressions culminating in a safe back landing.
1 of 10
Back landing and combination: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can perform backward rotation progressions culminating in a safe back landing.
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.
Words to know
- 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 mistakes
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.
For parents, carers and teachers
- If available, a 'wedge' shaped safety mat is a beneficial resource to place behind a pupil when practicing the back landing position. Remain aware of possible issues when wearing socks on certain surfaces.