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How to Be a Great Cheerleading Flyer! Part 2 - Climbing Techniques You Must Know

Every Cheerleading Flyer should master proper climbing techniques for several reasons: 

1.  To prevent injuries to themselves and their teammates.

2.  To be able to master stunts more quickly.

3.  And to make your stunts look AMAZING!

Here are some of the basics that every Flyer should know:

Flyer Climbing Techniques:

Pinch-a-Penny:  This is the most important one to remember - basically stay "Tight".  Pretend that you have a penny in your butt cheeks.  Pinch or squeeze your cheeks together so the penny does not fall.  When you do this, you will feel all of you muscles tighten up.  When your body is tight, you feel much lighter for your bases.  If you just stand there in your Flyer position, you will feel much heavier!

Step, Lock, Tighten:  This climbing technique is used for Double Thigh Stands and the like.  When you climb follow this pattern:

• "Step" with your foot on to you base (usually you climbe with your right
  foot first)
• "Lock" means to bring your other foot up and lock both legs.  This does
  not mean to squat on your bases.
• "Tighten" means to finish your stunt and Pinch-a-Penny.

For more details, just click on CHEERLEADING FLYER TIPS on CIC!

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Cheerleading Stunts - Beginners to Advanced

 

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How to do a Cheerleading Stunt: Prep or Half Elevator - Intermediate Stunt

Have you ever wondered how to do a perfect Prep - also known as a Half Elevator?  For all of the details, just click on Cheerleading Prep Stunt now.

 

How to do a Cheerleading Cradle Dismount

The Cradle Dismount is a very popular dismount for intermediate and advanced cheerleaders.  It has many variations and can be done with the basic "pike" position or with a twist!  For how to videos click on CRADLE DISMOUNT to get all of the info. 

Tips:

• Make sure the Flyer keeps her legs together and arms in a "T" motion.
• When the Flyer is caught by the bases, make sure she wraps her arms around the bases' shoulders.
• Make sure the Back Spotter catches the Flyer under her armpits.

How to do Great Cheerleading Stunts and Pyramids

Do you want all of the tips and tricks to awesome cheerleading stunts and pyramids?  Well our stunt section is loaded with tips, how to's, and videos.  For all of the details, click CIC STUNT SECTION.

Here are some general tips that you should remember for stunting regardless which position you have:

1.  Never try any stunt you are not ready for.

2.  Only stunt with an experienced coach.

3.  Look around your area and make sure there are no hazards in your way.  For example, if you are outside, make sure there are no rocks in your area and that you are on a flat surface.

4.  Absolutely no laughing or fooling around during stunting.

5.  Always have the proper safety equipment like proper sneakers and mats.