Cheerleading

How to Buy Cheerleading Pom-Poms

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As a cheerleading coach or sponsor, you will have several responsibilities throughout the athletic season. Besides teaching the squad cheers, pyramid building, tumbling and other tricks, you will also have to find them uniforms. You also need ... more »

How to do a backhandspring

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If you have never attempted to do any type of gymnastics in any way please don't try this! I don't want anyone to get hurt. This is mainly for people that have an idea of how to do it. (and yes, that is me in the video.).. more »

How to Do a Standing Tuck in Cheerleading

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Since its beginning in 1898 in Minnesota, cheerleading has evolved from organized yell leaders to a combination of cheers, acrobatics and tumbling. The standing tuck is a cheerleading stunt that is mandatory for most high school and college ... more »

How to handle team problems

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Arguments, disagreements, rivalries and cliques can be found on almost any team. Some are unavoidable and should be expected, but NOT necessarily tolerated. The key to a good team is working together toward a common goal. It's best to address ... more »

How to Select the Right Footwear for Cheerleading

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As a cheerleader, the shoes you choose will affect all of your stunts, jumps and moves during your routine. They must not only fit well, but must match the uniform of your school or team while offering you the support and cushion you need to ... more »

How to Use a Megaphone

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A megaphone, or speaking-trumpet, is designed to amplify and direct a speaker's voice in a particular direction. It is a cone-shaped hand-held device commonly used at sporting events, with larger models used by cheerleaders and smaller models ... more »

How to be a good cheerleader

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Cheerleading has come such a long way since it's founding. There are so many aspects to cheerleading, so much more to it than standing on the sidelines and looking cute. Cheerleading is no longer about pompoms and short skirts. Today's ... more »

How to be a Little League Mom

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How to be a little league mom? It's not a hard if you have a kid... more »

How to break up a clique within a team

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Cliques: A clique is a group of friends that hang out together, they are usually reluctant to let others into their close-nit group. This can be a serious problem for teams that need to work together as an entire group (such as cheerleading). ... more »

How to Make Cheerleading Tryouts

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To make cheerleading tryouts and become a member of the cheerleading squad, you will need to plan ahead. The best way to avoid freezing up or making mistakes on tryout day is to be prepared. Most squads hold a preliminary meeting for those that ... more »

How to prepare for cheerleading or dance team tryouts

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What should you do to get in shape? What will the judges look for? Do you have what it takes to make it through tryouts? Calm down!!!! Take a deep breath, now read on. Tryouts aren't meant to make your life miserable! Tryouts serve many ... more »

How to Coach Cheerleading

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Coaches are a cheerleading squad's most valuable assets. They are instructors, confidence builders and mentors. However, they must also be skilled trainers and knowledgeable about the rules and regulations of the sport. Choosing to become a ... more »

How to Create a Cheerleading Chant

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A cheerleading chant is a peppy, short cheer that utilizes arm movements and leg positions to emphasize words or themes. The movements in the chant follow the beat or rhythm of the words. Simplicity is key when developing a chant. You can use ... more »

How to Do a Cheerleading Toe Touch

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Toe touches are the most popular cheerleading jump. Perfecting your toe touch takes practice, strength and flexibility. Here are a few pointers to doing a cheerleading toe touch... more »

How to Do the Best at Cheerleading Tryouts

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Cheerleaders get high billing at basketball and football games, with all eyes focused on their halftime routines. What's more, cheerleaders are inevitably among the most popular kids in school so it's normal to want to be one. To do your best at ... more »

How to Find Cheerleading Uniforms

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As the coach or sponsor of a cheerleading squad, one of the first challenges you face is finding uniforms. Although this may sound like an easy task, there are a few things to be considered before purchasing uniforms. It will take some planning, ... more »

How to Lead the Crowd in a Cheer

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Nothing is more boring than a fan who sits quietly, occasionally whispering, "Oh, that sure was a nice play." If you plan to show your face at a March Madness game, a local sports bar or home TV party, you'd better get a little spirit... more »

How to stretch out for dancing or cheerleading

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Stretching is imperative before ANY workout, but it is extremely important for dancers and cheerleaders to stretch all of their muscles especially well prior to dancing, jumping, or stunting... more »

How to Try Out for Cheerleader

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Trying out for cheerleader requires preparation and skill. Cheerleading is a sport for which you must train. It is a good idea to have some experience in dance and gymnastics before trying out for cheerleader. Below are a few tips on how to try ... more »

How to Avoid Cheerleading Injuries

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Cheerleaders perform a variety of routines that range from simple compulsory moves to complex advanced tumbling stunts. In order to ensure that all squad members perform safely, there are certain rules that must be followed to avoid injuries. ... more »

How to Become a Cheerleader

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Cheerleaders are individuals with energy, poise and grace. Like every sport, cheerleading requires group training and workout sessions several times a week to synchronize the moves and techniques. Follow these steps to increase your chances of ... more »

How to Choreograph a Cheerleading Routine

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There are a variety of ways to choreograph a cheerleading routine. At times, the coach will create and teach a routine. At other times, the cheerleaders themselves will create and choreograph it. In most cases, however, the coach and the ... more »

How to Do a Pike Jump With a Front Stretch in Cheerleading

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The pike jump is an advanced cheerleading move. It consists of stretching both legs straight in front of you while you touch your toes in the air. Though it takes some practice to master, the pike jump is definitely an elite-level skill... more »

How to Do Splits for Cheerleading

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There are many cheerleading moves that require splits. Some are in the midst of a jump or leap, some during a leg kick and some on the ground. The ability to perform this skill will enhance your squad's routines greatly, so learning the splits is ... more »

How to Practice Cheerleading Jumps

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Jumps add an extremely explosive element to any cheer routine. Cheerleaders must burst into mid air and then snap into position sharply. Team members should coordinate their jumps to perform them at precisely the right time. Jumps are not easy, ... more »

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