techniques of cheerleading

Shirelle Thomas

Cheerleading use to be girls cheering on the side lines for a sport team.

Now, cheerleading has turned into this phenomenal sport where people are tossed into the air and the body is doing the unthinkable

Cheerleading is a great competitive sport that has come a long way and has paved the way for talented people just like basketball players

Ways to be Safe in Cheerleading Checklist

No Jewelry

Sneakers

Hair Up and Out of the Face

Always Pay Attention

Girls doing a prep

Flyer: (top girl)◦ Manages her weight and

locks her knees while standing on one leg with her other leg in hand

Bases: (bottom girls)◦ Lift with their legs and

braces the top girls feet in their hands

Back: ◦ Helps the flyer lift her

weight and supports the bases

Flyer: (top girl)◦ Manages her weight and

locks her knees while standing

Bases: (bottom girls)◦ Lift with their legs,

braces the top girls feet in their hands, and extends over their head

Back: ◦ Helps the flyer lift her

weight and supports the bases

Legs Locked,

Top Girl!!

The ability to jump into the air and flick your legs up

Different kinds of jumps are:◦ Herkie◦ Toe Touch◦ Hurdler◦ T-9

Cheerleading was known for the previous two stunts and now cheerleading has developed into more challenging stunts

Cheerleading brings out the flexibility in flyers and all members through jumps.

Cheerleading rules in elementary school, high school and college are all different and also depends on the team.