The German football club VfL Bochum has officially prohibited its supporters from performing synchronized jumping in the east stand of the Ruhrstadion. The decision follows a technical assessment by an engineering firm that identified a structural risk known as the “trampoline effect.”
This phenomenon occurs when rhythmic, synchronized movement by large crowds creates vibrations that could potentially compromise the safety or integrity of the stadium structure. The club, which currently competes in the second division, implemented the ban as a precautionary measure to ensure the stability of the facility and the safety of attendees.
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