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#1 - The Prep
Your basic prep begins with feet together, your weight focused through your toes, and arms in a high V motion. Next, lift your body up through your shoulders, quickly swing arms in a circle, and bend at the knees to build up to the lift.
#2 - The Lift
You should jump off the ground, pushing through your toes, when your arms reach the top of their swing. Once you are airborne, use your abdominal muscles to pull your legs up toward your arms. Hit your jump with your body upright (don't lean down) your head up (SMILE) and your toes pointed.
#3 - The Landing
Bring your legs together quickly so your feet are together when you land. Also bend your knees slightly to take the pressure off of your knees and ankles. If your feet aren't landing together, lower your jump and concentrate on good form. As you practice, your muscles will strengthen and you will be able to jump higher AND have a good landing.
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Herkie Tips: It is performed almost exactly like the side hurdler with one MAJOR difference - the back leg. The back leg has the knee pointing DOWN instead of level with the ground. There are also two acceptable arm positions for this jump, do whichever is easier for you.
Table Top Tips: This jump may also be called an Abstract or a Double Hook depending on where you live. Make sure that your legs are parallel to the ground, like you're sitting on a table. Arms may be placed in a High V motion to give the jump a higher look.
All jumps have almost the same technique, the key is to have a good prep, keep your back straight during the jump, and when you land, have a good clean-up (and always smile!). The basic jumps are: spread eagle (a.k.a. the "x" jump), toe-touch, spirit tuck, hurdler (has different variations), herkie, and the double-hook
(a.k.a. the table-top). One of the hardest jumps to master is the pike, just ask any cheerleader!
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Toe touch Tips: Don't try to actually touch your toes. In a great toe touch, your hands will usually reach for the insides of your ankles. *If you place your arms slightly lower than a "T" motion, it might make good jumps look even better.
Front HurdlerTips: The front hurdler is a relatively difficult jump. It is usually performed at a 45 degree angle from the crowd . The front leg goes as high as possible, like a front kick, and the back leg bends behind you.
Side Hurdler Tips: Bring your front leg straight up, extending it out to the side. Your knee and shoelaces should be facing up. At the same time, bend the other leg, bringing it upward until your entire thigh is level with the ground.
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Stunting is one of the most fun and most dangerous parts of cheerleading. It can make or break a sqaud.
STUNTS & MOTIONS |
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There are millions of different motions and moves, but most are combination moves that are taken from about 18 different arm and legs motions. There are 15 different arm motions which include: hands on hips, daggers (table top), high V, low V, left diagonal, right diagonal, left L, right L, "GO" motion, touchdown, low touchdown, T motion, half T, left K, and right K. There are 4 different leg positions which include: shoulder width, legs together, liberty, and lunge. |
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