1.    Provide adequate room for students to move safely; small areas such as classrooms, stages, and hallways should have enough space necessary for all floor and apparatus routines.

2.    Surface area is critical: mats should be placed under and beside any large apparatus for suitable padding; spring boards should be tested prior to instruction; loose nuts or bolts should be tightened; any and all foreign objects should be removed.

3.    Students will follow all class rules related to safety precautions-no running, horse play, or any other inappropriate behavior.

4.    Students will be asked to remove all jewlery, including watches, necklaces, and rings.

5.    Students will be taught all proper spotting techniques.

6.    Stunts should be taught in a definite progression from beginning to intermediaate to advanced levels.

7.    Students should possess the necessary physical requirements before attempting skills requiring more strength, flexibility, power, or critical balance.

8.    Spotting skills should be introduced at the junior high level.

9.    It is recommended to review previously learned skills each lesson and to properly warm up the students before beginning the tumbling lesson.