Do you want to improve your jumps? Who doesn't! Here are some tips to get you on your way. Click CHEERLEADING JUMP TIPS for more details!
Jump Tips:
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Keep your head up and do not look down: Many people have a tendancy to look down during their jumps; as such they don't get the height they need. If you look up, your momentum will flow UP and help lift your body.
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Bring your feet and legs to you: For example, when you are doing a toe touch, bring your legs up to meet your hands - do not reach down toward them.
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PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!
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SMILE! If you have the best jump in the world but you do not smile, it is really not that pretty.
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Land with your feet together.
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Practice them on the ground to get proper position: Some jumps can be done on the ground like the Tuck jump, Side Hurdler, Double Hook, Toe Touch, Pike, and Double Nine. The Herkey can not be done on the ground because your knee is facing down not forward like the Hurdler.
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FUN TIP: For a fun game, do your jumps on the ground and mix them up. Have someone call them out like the game Simon Says.
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Do lots of Strength and Flexibility Exercises: Doing jump exercises will help the height and execution of your jumps. CLICK HERE for a list of exercises.