How to Do Cheerleading Back Tuck

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 flawless back tuck in order to make their squad, so practice hard if that's your goal. There are various running back tucks and standing back tucks. Here's how to do a standing back tuck.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Performing a Back Tuck

1. Stand up straight with your feet together.

2. Jump up into the air and toss your arms straight up over your head with your momentum going back. It's called a "set" in cheerleading.

3. Grab your legs quickly and pull your knees to your chest.

4. Look for your landing place and open your body out when you know you are near the end of your jump.

5. Land on the balls of your toes with your body upright. Make sure to land with your knees bent, as it will help you to absorb the force of your weight as you land.

The Spotter's Role

6. Place one hand behind the tumbler at the waistline.

7. Use your free hand to help the tumbler pull her knees up and flip over as soon as she is off the ground.

8. Watch for the tumbler's landing and be ready to assist. This is very important because tumblers often don't know exactly when to complete their rotation. You must be ready to assist at the waistline, if needed.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not throw your head back so that it's out of line with you body. It will only stop your rotation and is a very bad habit to get into.

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