More Repetitions in Less Time
 Trampoline, in particular, allows increased repetitions of skills to be performed in shorter periods of time.  Skill repetition can be useful in the learning process and to improve consistency. 

Ten Double Backs in a Minute
 For example, how many double backs can be practiced in a one minute period on the floor?  The energy level required to do the skill alone will limit it to at most probably two in one minute and more likely one a minute would be a great result.  On trampoline, a gymnast could do 10 - 12 double backs on tramp in a minute and not be tired or winded in the least.

Consistency, Air Awareness and Kinesthetic Awareness
 Five to ten times more skills per minute on a trampoline for advanced tumbling skills is not unheard of.  This is a tremendous training opportunity.  Increased skill consistency, air awareness and kinesthetic awareness all will increase with the increased repetitions.

Practice Longer without Overstressing the Body
Finally, the softer surface landing can allow longer practice periods with less wear and tear on the body.  There are not going to be any repetitive stress injuries on the trampoline surface like you may very well get on the regular floor if the tumbling practice is too ambitious.

Tramp Now, Floor Later
There is no doubt that mastering the skills thoroughly on the competition floor surface is a necessary part of the competitive preparation process.  It is just not the only way or even the best way in the early stages of learning the skill or when the goal is to increase consistency and air awareness through maximum possible repetitions of the skill.

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