Everyone in a stunt group has a role. No one is passive when it comes to stunts, baskets, or pyramids…including flyers. During my cheer career, I stunted with girls that were 85lbs and girls that were 150lbs. Funny thing…just because you’re small,...
About twice a week, I get a request from a cheer athlete (usually a guy) that is asking for advice on how to better hit a particular skill; typically a stunt of some sort. While some have quite a way to go to achieve the particular skill, more than often, I see a lack...
Hours a day in the gym, extra sessions, private lessons, stretching at home, run throughs, showcase….”run it again. run it again. run it again.” Recently, I had a wonderful chat with a mom from the other side of the country (oh, the wonders of the...
Stretch, tumble, stretch, stunt, stretch, jump, stretch dance. Stretch Stretch Stretch…are we stretching enough? How often do we hear the word “stretch” in a cheer gym? First of all, yes, stretching is important, but how much? Should we be...
The toe touch is the most widely used jump in cheerleading. It is usually the first one that most cheerleaders use and when done properly can showcase a cheer athlete’s strength and flexibility. In order to do what would be considered a “good toe...
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