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I am thinking of being a male cheerleader next year, but I'm just going to start learning how to tumble, but I can cheer great. Any advice?
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The advice I would give for wanting to be a male cheerleader, is get stunting! Stunting is what makes cheerleading fun for males! I would check with the place you are taking tumbling classes at and see if they offer any stunting classes for Males. And definitely keep working on that tumbling!
Coed Stunting and Tumbling- the two best parts about being a male cheerleader!
- Josh McCurdy
Date posted:
04/18/2012
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What are the different jumps you may need to know for cheerleading tryouts? Such as a toe touch, pike , ect. What other jumps are important to know and be able to perform?
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Requirements for cheerleading tryouts will vary from team to team. For example, one tryout may require a 5 jump combination while another may just want to see a toe touch. The first thing you should do is research your team's tryout requirements. Assuming that information isn't available, your best bet is to master both the toe touch and the pike. Those are pretty standard when it comes to jumps. Other jumps you may want to know include the side hurdler (commonly referred to as the herkie--but be careful, the herkie is technically a different jump) and the front hurdler. Other basic jumps exist, including the tuck jump and double hook, but aren't viewed as advanced enough to be used during tryouts. - Justin Carrier
Date posted:
03/13/2012
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Is it legal for a High School cheerleading team to do a 180 express up to a lib? I know 180 liberties and express up liberties are legal but I wasn't sure about the combination?
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Yes, it is legal.
Date posted:
03/11/2012
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I have a question about becoming an All-American cheerleader. I have been a high-school mascot for one year, a varsity high-school cheerleader for one year, and this year is my first year participating on a competition squad. I have a great desire to become an All-American cheerleader at camp and was wondering if you have any tips into starting the process
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It might sound simple, but the best chance of being an All-American is about being the best you can be. All American selections are based on picking the best cheerleaders at a camp. Give yourself an honest evaluation and find your areas of weakness and work on them. You don't want to go out and do a great cheer or dance and then have a terrible jump. Then, whenever you learn the material for the tryout, practice, practice, practice! Finally, laying the foundation like this will let you show your confidence when you go out for the actual tryout. Even if you aren't selected as part of "the best", the preparation you've put in will have made you a better cheerleader. Good luck!
- Jim Lord
Date posted:
03/10/2012
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