How to improve your cheerleading jumps

Many cheerleaders feel that they need to improve their jumps before upcoming try outs or competitions. There are several exercises and tricks to do in order to improve your jump techniques.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Shorts
• T-Shirt
• Mat

1. 1- The first thing to do is to have a mat that you can lay down on. Lay flat on your back. In a quick motion bring your legs out into a "v" and bring your arms out to the side. (like your doing the jump in the air but laying down.) Keep repeating until you can feel that you are getting quicker and your technique is getting better.

2. 2- Another easy step is to have another person help you out. Start off by standing in front of them. Have your partner stand behind you and place their hands on your waist. Do your jump how you usually execute them. When your partner feels you jumping up and they will raise your waist up so that will allow you to get extra height. Land your jump as you usually would do. Keep repeating a few times until you feel that this practice session has helped.

3. 3-Another easy way to improve your jumps is to practice. Before cheerleading practice and after stretching, start practicing your jumps. Do at least 3 of each jump, the more you practice them the better you will be able to execute them more quickly and cleanly.

Tips & Warnings

• Stay positive throughout this process. Your jumps aren't going to improve over night. You will notice improvements but don't become discouraged if it isn't what you expected.