Cheerleading

Back flips are as much fun to do as they are to watch. Getting them perfect requires a lot of practice, even for Olympic gymnasts. Once you get the hang of it, it is something you should never forget.

Cheerleading stunts are a lot of fun but it takes teamwork to successfully make them happen. Stunts require hours of rehearsing and with protective mats to assist until stunts are perfected. To do...

A back tuck is a one-person tumbling move, but a spotter should always assist if the tumbler has not mastered the skill. Highly skilled teams usually require cheerleaders to know how to do a...

When a cheerleader performs a lift, she needs a way to exit out of it. A full down is an advanced way to exit a lift. During a full down, a flyer is held in the air by two bases as a spotter...

Cheer-leading is an increasingly popular sport for girls and boys. Unfortunately, some coaches are lax and, because of this, cheerleaders can get injured, sometimes permanently. Here is how to...

Many children have dreamed of being able to execute the perfect back flip. You may want to incorporate a back flip into a dance or gymnastics routine. However, few dare to try because they don't...

Dismounting in cheerleading can be tricky and scary. Other cheerleaders are responsible for your safety and well-being! You can learn how to instruct others to help you safely dismount, as well...

One of the most impressive aspects of the sport of cheerleading is the acrobatics and stunt techniques these talented individuals perform. Many stunting moves defy gravity and showcase their...

A basket toss is an advanced stunt that is performed in cheerleading. This stunt should be well "spotted," or watched, in order to be completed safely. The basic basket toss is for more...

Knowing how to do proper spotting for cheerleading is essential for the safety of the cheerleading squad; it’s one of the most important positions on the team and should not be taken...

Executing a cradle from a full extension mount is an advanced cheerleading stunt and only experienced cheerleaders should attempt it. For the intermediate to advanced cheerleader squad, it's a...