It is the belief of the authors that while the procedure followed is not completely objective, it is a fair approximation and provides an accurate, composite view of the opinion of representative experts as to how each stunt should be performed for greatest efficiency and safety.
Tumbling has always been a valuable and popular activity in school programs and has the particular advantage of requiring very little equipment. Its advancement has been retarded, however, because of the lack of uniform standards and consistent teaching procedures. It is also considered by many a hazardous activity, but this belief can usually be traced to the results of inefficient teaching and improper sequence of progression. The progression presented in this manual should do much to eliminate the common hazards of tumbling.