Glossary

Trampwall#JapaneseトランプウォールAlso called: tramp wall, trampowall, wall tramp

A sport that combines a trampoline with a vertical wall right beside it. You bounce on your back to walk up the wall, or drop from the top of the wall into tricks. Fans writing in English often spell it as one word: trampwall.

Wall trampoline#JapaneseウォールトランポリンAlso called: trampoline wall, trampoline wall act

Another name for the same thing. In Japan, "wall trampoline" (ウォールトランポリン) is the most common name. In the circus world it is usually called the "trampoline wall", as the name of an act.

Wall running#JapaneseウォールランニングAlso called: wall walk, walking the wall

Walking up the wall with your feet. It is also used as a name for the whole sport, and facilities use different names such as "Wall Walk". For the basic move, see wall run.

Trampo-mur#Japaneseトランポ・ミュールAlso called: trampomur

The French name; "mur" means wall. Used by facilities in Québec, Canada.

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Bed#JapaneseベッドAlso called: mat

The fabric part of the trampoline that you bounce on.

Frame#Japaneseフレーム

The metal frame around the bed.

Springs#Japaneseスプリング (ばね)

The springs that connect the bed to the frame.

Frame pads#Japaneseフレームパッド (パッド)Also called: pads, padding

Cushions that cover the frame and springs, to make landing on them less likely to hurt.

Wall#Japanese壁

The vertical wall beside the trampoline. Height varies: in Japan 1.5–2.5 m is common, and circus walls can be 5–10 m. Some walls have hard surfaces such as acrylic or steel.

Top of the wall#Japanese壁の上 (デッキ)Also called: deck

The flat area on top of the wall where you can stand or sit. Tricks such as the drop in start here. Some people call it the "deck", but names vary; facility rules usually just say "top of the wall".

Corner#Japaneseコーナー (角)Also called: corner wall

Where two walls meet. Some tricks use the corner to change direction. Not every facility has one.

Performance trampoline#JapaneseパフォーマンストランポリンAlso called: performance wall, high-performance trampoline, super tramp

A trampoline that bounces higher than a normal one, closer to competition equipment, and often fitted with a wall. Some parks say it is not for first-time guests.

Trampoline court#JapaneseコートAlso called: court

An area with many trampolines side by side. The US standard ASTM F2970 covers the safety of these courts.

Foam pit#Japaneseフォームピット (スポンジプール)Also called: pit

A pit filled with soft foam blocks, used to practise landings. An Australian study reported it as one of the places in trampoline parks where many serious injuries happened.

Airbag#JapaneseエアバッグAlso called: air bag, big bag

A large inflated cushion for practising falls from height.

Grip socks#Japaneseすべり止め靴下 (専用ソックス、グリップソックス)Also called: jump socks, trampoline socks

Socks with non-slip soles. Required at almost every facility.

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Waiver#Japanese同意書 (誓約書)Also called: liability waiver, consent form

A form you sign to say you understand the risk of injury. Minors need a parent's signature. Each facility usually has its own.

One jumper per trampoline#Japanese1台に1人Also called: one at a time

The basic rule that only one person uses a trampoline at a time, to prevent collisions.

Court monitor#Japanese監視スタッフ (監視員)

A staff member who watches the trampolines and makes sure the rules are followed.

Spotter#Japanese補助者 (補助、スポッター)Also called: spotting

Someone who supports or watches you closely while you learn a trick. Public bodies advise learning new skills with spotting.

Acrobat Time#Japaneseアクロバットタイム

A term used by Mr.JUMP in Japan: the set time and area where flips and wall tricks are allowed. They are not allowed at other times.

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Learn tricks under a coach, and only after the previous step is solid. Follow the facility's rules and take part at your own risk. The descriptions here are short summaries.

Back drop#Japanese背落ち (バックドロップ、背中ダイブ)Also called: back landing

Landing on the bed with your whole back. The foundation of every trampwall move.Skills →

Back bounce#Japaneseキャット (キャットジャンプ)Also called: back bouncing

Bouncing repeatedly on your back without standing up. It builds the height you need to reach the wall. In Japan it is called "cat" (キャット); we have not found that name used in English.Skills →

Seat drop#Japanese腰落ち (シート)

Landing in a sitting position. A basic skill on a regular trampoline.

Front drop#Japanese腹落ち (フロントドロップ)

Landing face down with your body flat.

Wall run#JapaneseウォールランAlso called: wall walk

Using the bounce from your back to bring your feet to the wall, taking about two steps, and returning to the bed on your back. The first wall move you learn.Skills →

Pop#JapaneseポップAlso called: face pop, corner pop

Pushing hard off the wall with your feet, to gain height or start the next trick.Skills →

Drop in#JapaneseドロップインAlso called: drop-in

Dropping from the top of the wall onto your back on the bed to start a sequence.Skills →

Crash dive#JapaneseクラッシュダイブAlso called: 3/4 front

A three-quarter forward rotation that lands on your back.Skills →

Pullover#JapaneseプルオーバーAlso called: pull over, backover

From a back landing, rotating three-quarters backward to land on your feet.Skills →

Cradle#Japaneseクレイドル

Back landing, a half twist in the air, then a back landing again.Skills →

Ballout#JapaneseボールアウトAlso called: ball out

From a back landing, rotating one and a quarter forward to land on your feet.Skills →

Kaboom#JapaneseカブーンAlso called: ka-boom

From a back landing, snapping the heels against the bed to rotate backward onto your feet.

Swan dive#JapaneseスワンAlso called: swan

A three-quarter forward rotation in a stretched, arched "swan" shape, landing on your back. One of the most popular tricks.Skills →

Walking back#JapaneseウォーキングバックAlso called: walking backflip, wall backflip

Kicking off the wall while walking up it, into a backflip. An advanced trick.Skills →

Barani / walking barani#Japaneseバラニー/壁バラ (ウォーキング・バラニー)Also called: wall barani

A barani is a front flip with a half twist. When it is done from a wall walk, it is sometimes called "kabe-bara" (壁バラ) in Japan.Skills →

Somersault#Japanese宙返り (前宙、バク宙)Also called: flip

One full rotation in the air. A failed flip can lead to a neck injury, and public bodies advise learning flips step by step under a coach.

Twist#Japaneseひねり (半ひねり、1回ひねり(フル))Also called: half twist, full twist

Turning your body around its long axis. A half turn is a half twist; a complete turn is a full twist.

Tuck / pike / straight#Japanese抱え込み/屈身/伸身 (タック、パイク、レイアウト)Also called: layout

Body shapes in a flip: tuck (knees to chest), pike (legs straight, folded at the hips) and straight or layout (body straight). They usually get harder in that order.

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There are no shared international rules yet, so event names and formats differ between competitions. Check each competition's rules before you enter.

Freestyle#Japaneseフリースタイル

An event where you link tricks freely within a set time. One overseas competition uses 30-second runs.

Jam session#Japaneseジャムセッション (ジャム)Also called: jam

The name of an event at competitions such as JP WALL BATTLE in Japan. The format and judging differ between competitions, so check each event's rules.

Big Air#Japaneseビッグエア

An event for big tricks on a tall wall (for example 2 m or 2.5 m).

Best trick#Japaneseベストトリック (ビッゲストトリック)Also called: biggest trick

The person who lands the most impressive trick within a set time wins.

Box Game#Japaneseボックスゲーム

One person lands a trick and everyone else must copy it. Each miss earns a letter of B-O-X; three letters and you are out (like the basketball game HORSE).

Scoring#Japanese採点Also called: judging

Judges giving points to a performance. One overseas competition judges creativity, difficulty and execution. There is no worldwide scoring system yet.

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