Team Spirit

Gymnastics tricks and flips are fun to do and provide great exercise. Most require a lot of practice to perfect but are worth it to be able to do a beat stunt most others cannot. A backroll to a...

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...

The daggers hand position is a basic component in the sport of cheerleading. As you're first starting out it may be a struggle to remember the cheer and keep a smile on your face while moving your...

A candlestick in cheerleading is an arm movement for a specific position. The candlestick move is used in chants, dance routines and cheers. This is a basic cheerleading move that is required in...

Cheerleading started in the 1890s in Minnesota and has grown steadily in popularity ever since. Almost all high schools colleges and professional sports teams have a cheerleading squad. The high...

Cheerleaders are responsible for raising team spirit during various types of games and sports events. Cheerleaders use various combinations of moves to choreograph their dances and cheers. Almost...

Certain hand movements and positions, like the low clasp move, are basic to the sport of cheerleading. When you're first starting out, it can seem a bit difficult to get your hands, arms and legs...

Cheerleaders use pom poms--or pom pons--in their routines to demand attention and get the crowd going. Poms usually match a cheerleader's uniform and correspond to school colors so your team and...

Cheerleading first began in the 1890s at the University of Minnesota. Cheerleaders lead crowds in chants to build excitement and exhort their teams to victory. Over the years, cheerleading has...

A bucket move is a basic hand pattern can prepare a novice cheerleader proper form and alignment for more complex moves. Learn the bucket move and you'll have a strong foundation for more...

Cheerleading routines, although they may appear complex and involved, can be composed of only a few basic moves. The "High V" often is seen in cheers, chants, jumps and dance routines. Follow...

Clapping sounds pretty easy but doing a cheerleading clap correctly requires paying attention to details. Slight adjustments to hand and arm positions make a big difference. Learn the proper...

Perform back handsprings on a balance beam or as part of a floor exercise routine in gymnastics. Handsprings also are commonly performed in competitive cheerleading. Master a back handspring to...

Mastering the basic cheerleading motions and actions help improve your performance and that of your squad. Cheerleading is done with crisp and clean moves that have a beginning, a middle and an...

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...

The back handspring is a common skill in cheerleading, and all cheerleaders should take the time to perfect it. You can increase the difficulty of the back handspring by adding a toe touch to it....

The following article is about how to do a back handspring. It breaks down a back handspring from start to finish. After reading this article you should have a good understanding of how a back...

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...

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...