Bochum ban fans from jumping in unison over sickness fears

‘Trampoline effect’ can make some feel unwellGerman club ‘regret the ​unavoidable measures’The German club Bochum have banned their supporters from ⁠jumping up and down in unison in part of their stadium as ⁠the ⁠movement of the stand ​makes some spectators feel unwell.Engineers ⁠investigated the structure as part of a Ruhrstadion upgrade plan and cleared its load-carrying ⁠capacity. Their report, however, also highlighted the fact that synchronised jumping during ‌matches created what they called a “trampoline effect” ‌in the stand that could trigger discomfort among those who are not used to it. Continue reading…

After an engineering report highlighted the problem of a ‘trampoline effect’ which might make some feel unwell, the German club have moved to stop synchronised jumping in one stand The German club Bochum have banned their supporters from ⁠jumping up and down in unison in part of their stadium as ⁠the ⁠movement of the stand ​makes some spectators feel unwell. Engineers ⁠investigated the structure as part of a Ruhrstadion upgrade plan and cleared its load-carrying ⁠capacity. Their report, however, also highlighted the fact that synchronised jumping during ‌matches created what they called a “trampoline effect” ‌in the stand that could trigger discomfort among those who are not used to it.

The 2. Bundesliga club said on Wednesday that, from 11 October, any synchronised movement in the East Stand’s standing area ‌would be banned. The stadium has a capacity of about 26,000. Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football “VfL regrets the ​unavoidable measures but is relieved that the East