KS4 · Physical education · Year 10
Somersaults and routine development
Gymnastics: technique, body control and constructive feedback in trampolining
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Your learning goal
I can build safely towards a forward rotation with support.
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Somersaults and routine development: 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 build safely towards a forward rotation with support.
Key learning points
- Move: tucking the body at the apex (top) of the jump allows for optimal rotation.
- Move: keeping the body straight during the take off will maintain alignment and prevent movement when rotating.
- Think: reflecting on your own capabilities to set a realistic target leads to maximum success and engagement.
- Feel: awareness to focus on mastery of a skill builds resilience.
- Connect: communicating positive encouragement to others will support, motivate and build confidence.
Words to know
- forward turnover
- a skill where the athlete rotates forward 225 degrees, often from a standing position
- somersault
- a movement where the body rotates 360 degrees in the air, typically forwards or backwards, in a complete flip
- tuck
- bringing your knees into your chest, in the air, to hold the position tightly
- travel
- a somersault going off centre, often caused by a lean/fall at take off
Common mistakes
Pupils believe that landing a somersault is achieved through speed of rotation.
A somersault does require some speed, but if too much power is placed on the take off, it can lead to over rotation. A somersault will appear controlled with a balanced take off and the rebound of the trampoline initiating the hips for the rotation.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Cycle 2 of this lesson will be determined by the level of teaching qualification. Please use accordingly. If level 1 only, revisit mastery of the drop combinations. Remain aware of possible issues when wearing socks on some surfaces.