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How to Coach Cheerleading - Common Cheerleading Stunting Mistakes and Solutions

Stunting is SO MUCH FUN but it takes time to master! So to help you get their quicker, you should cultivate great stunting habits and avoid some common mistakes:

1.) You have Stunt Position Miss-Matches: Most everyone wants to be the flyer – we all know it! However, when you are starting and very few, if any of your athletes know proper technique, you MUST choose stunt positions based on body size to help prevent injuries.

2.) The Spotter Backs Up: It is a normal tendency to back up when something is coming your way. However, when you are a Spotter and your Flyer is coming down, you must lean in to catch them.

3.) You have Several Stunt Captains in the Same Group: You should have 1 person in charge of your stunt group ( generally the Spotter as they can see when everyone is ready ) If you have several people talking, someone may not be able to hear instructions and that is when injuries happen.

4.) Progression is your Goal: Stunting looks so easy when you watch a college team or great all star team. Remember, it took YEARS for all of their athletes to get that good! When stunting, it is important that you START AT THE BEGINNING and not just try a stunt because it looks easy. Perfection should be your goal – perfecting a stunt before progressing on to the next one.  

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How to Coach Cheerleading - Cheerleading Stunting Safety Tips

Cheerleading Safety Tips:

• Perfection before progressions!!! Make sure ALL of your stunt group members are READY to try a new stunt before you attempt it.
• Use HANDS ON SPOTTING for all stunts to help minimize falls and injuries.
• Look at the area where you are stunting and make sure you have plenty of room and proper safety mats. Also, if you are outside, check to see if there are any rocks, sticks or uneven ground that my through your group off.
• Only stunt when every member of your team has the proper attire on! That means everyone must have athletic shoes and proper clothing with no jewelry, and hair pulled back.  Please note, do not wear shorts with pockets as they can catch your flyer’s feet on the way down and make them fall.

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How to Coach Cheerleading - How to Teach Cheerleading

 

When teaching new skills to your cheerleaders, here are some tips to keep in mind to help them absorb the curriculum easier to learn faster:

1. Make it FUN and SMILE - it so SO MUCH easier to pay attention to someone who is having fun and friendly. :-)
2. Be Prepared!!!!! If you start teaching and don't know what comes next, you will lose the respect and attention of your team.
3. Put your team in a formation and not just standing anywhere - structure is a great thing!
4. SHOW what you are teaching FIRST to give the team an idea of what you expect. Obviously you can not show the stunts but you can do the motions.
5. When teaching, there is a formula that works great: Teach feet / legs first, arms next and then add the head motions.
6. Teach SLOW and LOUD!
7. Repeat Often! Remember, repetition is the mother of skill :-)
8. ALWAYS cue the upcoming movements BEFORE they come up.
9. GIVE COMPLIMENTS as you go and reinforce the positive commitment that your team is trying and learning.

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How to Coach Cheerleading - Cheerleading Stunting Tips

 

As stunting is the most serious part of cheerleading ( and tons of fun ), here are some tips to remember to make sure your stunting experience is awesome!

• NEVER STUNT WITHOUT A SPOTTER!
• NEVER try an stunt that you are not ready for – Perfection before Progression!!!
• Always pay attention to your group when you are stunting. Never start the stunt when someone is not ready.
• Remember, technique is EVERYTHING!!!
• When you are starting, make sure you select your stunt positions based on body size. For example, if you have really tall athlete, they would be a really good spotter.  If you have a really small athlete, they would should be your first flyer.   At the beginning, your athletes don’t know proper technique yet so for safety reasons it is important to choose your positions by body size.  Once your team progresses and are ALL aware of proper technique, you can move athletes around based on skill.
• There should be no laughing or fooling around during stunt time. Generally, if someone is playing around during your stunt practice and not paying attention, they should sit out and not participate.  SAFETY FIRST!
• No extra talking during stunt class. Talking should be kept to giving cues to your stunting partners.

 

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How to Coach Cheerleading - How to Get Your Team to Take Practice Seriously

Here is a question that we receive A LOT from cheerleading coaches: 

Q:  Help!  I am a new coach and I need some help in motivating my cheerleaders during practice and to get them to take it seriously. 

A:  This is a concern for EVERY Coach as you are not alone if you find yourself looking at your team half way through practice and asking them to pay attention, stop talking or to get back in formation – lol!  Here are some ideas to help get your girls motivated and interested in your practice:

1. Set Season and Daily Goals for your season and have your team set them with you. At the beginning of practice, remind your team of the season goals that THEY set and then set goals for that practice to help them stay focused on your outcome.  Athletes generally perform better if they know what they are working toward.
2. Give REWARDS!!!! At the beginning of practice, give your team a reward if they accomplish __________________ during your practice.  Here are reward examples:

• Everyone will receive a piece of candy if you get through your new chant with stunts.
• Your next practice will have a fun theme.
• Play a game or do a fun team building activity.
• Give out a “Spirit Stick” or team Mascot Stuffed Animal to take home to the most outstanding cheerleader that day.

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How to Coach Cheerleading - How to Teach Cheerleading

Would you like some great tips on how to teach cheerleading where your team will have fun and learn faster?  Check out the video below and the full article on CheerleadingCoachingCenter.com.  And, JOIN our cheerleading coaching community TODAY so you can have the best season yet! :-)