Jump mat

Abstract

A jump map designed for improving exercise technique by addressing the current issues relating to relative movement and placement of the body parts of an individual on the mat and is made of high-density foam that is shock absorbing and waterproof.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A jump mat designed for improving exercise technique comprising:
 a) a rectangular mat having a top and a bottom, two parallel side edges, and a parallel top and bottom edge, the mat constructed from a high-density, shock absorbing foam constructed so as to be waterproof; and   b) a plurality of parallel lines drawn on the top of the mat, placed parallel to the top and bottom edges, drawn connecting the two parallel side edges, and spaced between about 6 and 12 inches.   
     
     
         2 . The jump mat designed for improving exercise technique according to  claim 1 , wherein there are at least one of symbols, numbers, and letters identifying the space between any 2 parallel lines. 
     
     
         3 . The jump mat designed for improving exercise technique according to  claim 1 , wherein there are between 4 and 8 parallel lines drawn on the mat. 
     
     
         4 . The jump mat designed for improving exercise technique according to  claim 1 , wherein the long edge is between 60 and 96 inches in length and the top and bottom edges are between 20 and 48 inches in length.