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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 »

How to Practice Cheerleading Stunts

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The most impressive and challenging moves in cheerleading are the stunts in which flyers are lifted up and thrown in the air by their teammates. Only after taking the time to master basic positions should a cheerleading squad attempt these skills ... more »

How to Train for Cheerleading

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By and large, cheerleaders are considered to be genuine athletes and as such, are required to fulfill certain physical training requirements. Team members must be strong, no matter what their position. That means maintaining a healthy, balanced ... more »

How to Be a Cheerleading Captain

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Each year, team members of a cheerleading squad and their coaches gather together to vote on a cheerleading captain. The captain is usually the best and most experienced cheerleader. She must respect her teammates and treat them with fairness ... more »

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 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 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 Do an Elevator in Cheerleading

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Time for a fun cheerleading stunt. Assemble your squad and prepare to do the elevator. The elevator is a popular cheerleading stunt that takes strength and agility. Finish off your cheerleading routine with an elevator and "wow" those fans every ... more »

How to Make Cheerleading Pom Poms

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There are a variety of ways to make cheerleading pom poms, although most squads simply order them from a company that manufactures a pom pom with the colors and specification you require. There are, however, ways to make cheerleading pom poms at ... more »

How to Plan a Fund-Raiser to Buy Cheerleading Uniforms

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Cheerleaders need funds, too! As part of a cheerleading squad, you may be required to help with fund-raisers to earn money to purchase uniforms, pom-poms, shoes and other cheerleading gear. Even if you aren't a good salesperson, fund-raising ... more »

How to Audtion for the Atlanta Hawks 2008/2009 Dancers

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If you are amomg the many who want to become an A-Town Dancer for the Atlanta Hawks there is still time for you to get ready for the auditions. The Atlanta Hawks Dancer auditions will be held on Sunday July 13th through Saturday July 19th. After ... more »

How to Do a Cheerleading Herkie

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A cheerleading herkie is a staple jump that every cheerleader should know how to do. Herkies are the classic cheerleading jump. There are several different styles of herkies, but the basic jump is the same. Here are some pointers to help you ... more »

How to Do a Split

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Do you want to be able to do a split but know that you're not flexible enough? Anyone can improve their flexibility, but it takes time, patience and a lot of stretching to achieve a 180-degree split. Here are some tips to help you get there... more »

How to Do a Split Mount for Cheerleading

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Stunt work is one of the most athletic tasks a cheerleading squad can do in competition or at a game. One of the advanced level stunts is called the split mount. It is actually a combination of two stunts put together and requires flyers (those ... more »

How to Do Cheerleading Basket Tosses

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The ability to perform basket tosses is reserved for intermediate to advanced level cheerleading squads. It is considered a stunt and should only be performed after multiple practices under the supervision of an experienced coach or instructor. ... more »

How to Do a Cartwheel

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A cartwheel is a fundamental tumbling skill. When done properly, your arms and legs resemble the spokes of a wagon wheel turning. Follow five simple steps to execute a cartwheel... more »

How to do a half/elevator stunt

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If you are trying out for a cheerleading team, and don't know how to do the basic half/elevator stunt they this is the place for you! Many people think that cheerleading isn't hard. That is wrong. I am a cheerleading and have been one for a big ... more »

How to Make Cheerleading Hair Bows

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Cheerleading hair bows complete the uniform look of the team members. They can be purchased, but making them yourself is a creative way to allow the cheerleaders to participate in their experience. It is a fun, spirit-filled project that can be ... more »

How to Start a Cheerleading Team

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Cheerleading is one of the fastest growing sports for girls and young women. While men can participate (and usually do at the collegiate level), it is primarily a sport for women. There are cheerleading squads in 43 countries that participate in ... more »

How to Unite a Cheerleading Squad

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You can avoid squabbles and other disputes by uniting your cheerleading squad early on. Before you get too far into the season, try these bonding activities. A united cheerleading squad is one that works well together and encourages one another... more »

How to audition for the 2008/2009 Celtic Dancers

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The Celtic Dancers Auditions will be held on July 12th, 2008 at the Boston Sports Club. The address is 840 Winter Street Waltham Massachusetts 02451. The registration process will begin at 7:30 through 8:30am. The audition is set to begin at ... more »

How to Choose Cheerleading Hairstyles

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As a cheerleader you have a lot to think about when preparing for games and competitions: performance, health and style. Your squad may choose to wear the same hairstyle or mix it up to show the members' individual personalities, but either way, ... more »

How to Do a "G-O" Cheerleading Cheer

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Cheerleading cheers motivate the crowd to vocally support their team. Some cheerleading cheers, called general cheers, encourage the players and the crowd regardless of the score. One of the most commonly chanted general cheers is the G-O Cheer... more »

How to do a backflip

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How to Do a Cheerleading Abstract Jump

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To add some variety to your cheerleading jumps, add an abstract jump. These jumps are fairly easy to do compared with other cheerleading jumps. With a little practice and preparation they look great. Here are some pointers to do a great abstract ... more »

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