How to do a high-jump on springboards

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I have tested and tried to figure out what the secret is to doing a big jump on Springboards in the original Super Mario Bros, but have been unable to figure out what triggers it. The closest theory I seem to have is that you have to press "B" while in the air and then hit "A" as you are jumping, but sometimes I still only do a small jump?

Can someone tell me what the official way to get a big jump is when using these annoying things?

Best Answer

You have to press A when the trampoline is fully compressed, before it sends you in the air. There's nothing else to it, just got to get the timing right.

Source saying it's all about timing (mariowiki.com):

With the right timing of pressing the A Button button, the player will have Mario (or Luigi) be able to go high in the air.

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