Back Handspring: The Pop
The shoulder pop in a back handspring is something that I have been struggling with since the beginning of the summer after taking two months off cheer. But, I seem to have found the solution to put the pop back in my spring. At my first summer practice I struggled to do a back handspring … Continue reading
Shortcuts to Cheerleading
In the seven months that I’ve been operating this blog there’s been a lot of people that have found it through searching things like “how to get a back walkover in a week” and “shortcuts to a back handspring” and “how to get better jumps quick.” After I see stuff like that is when you … Continue reading
Running Tumbling: Keys to a Powerful Round-Off
I know it’s super exciting to think about doing running tumbling, but like other skills that I’ve talked about, running tumbling has some stepping stones; before you can do a round-off back handspring full, or even a round-off back handspring tuck, you have to have a powerful round-off. A powerful round-off starts with a powerful run and hurdle. … Continue reading
Back Handspring Drills/Tips
Standing back handsprings are very important to MHSAA cheerleading teams in round 2. It is also very difficult for some people because it requires a lot of technique and strength. Its also not a skill that you can just do, there are stepping stones that should be adhered to. Main Stone: Hand Stand I don’t … Continue reading
More Back Walkover Tips
My previous post about back walkovers (BWOs) really only talked about how to improve flexibility for them, obviously there are other factors involved in a successful BWO. BWOs require an certain amount of flexibility AND a certain amount of strength. Not to mention an understanding of technique. Let’s go through the skill. So when you start a … Continue reading
The Key to Pyramids
Ever had trouble with a pyramid? My guess is that you probably have. There are some key factors for any pyramid, whether it’s an assisted flip or a two and a half high. 1. The side flyers have to be strong/the middle (or top) flyer should be the smallest If you’re side flyers aren’t strong enough, … Continue reading
Back Walkover Tips
Someone recently found this site by searching “back walkover if you’re not flexible.” That person probably found my post Flexibility which basically says that if you’re not flexible a back walkover (BWO) is not going to happen. Sorry about that. Although flexibility is important for a BWO there are some things you can do to … Continue reading
Jumps
One of the most basic elements of cheerleading is jumps, they are included in both sideline and competitive, and, when performed correctly, can be a real crowd-pleaser. Keep in mind that there are many interpretations of jumps (especially herkies and hurdlers); these jumps are explained in the way that is specified by MHSAA. The Jumps: Tuck This is … Continue reading
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