What are the basic cheerleading stunts?

Motions. Clasp. High-V. T-Motion. Touchdown. Cone.

  • Jumps. High-V Approach. Cone-Motion Approach. Toe Touch. Hurdler (left and right) Pike.
  • Stunts. Thigh-stand. Prep or Half. Extension.
  • Tumbling. Handstand. Round-off. Back handspring.

    • What are the 3 types of stunt?

    Climbing Stunts. Climbing stunts can be identified when a top girl or flyer, starts with one foot in the stunt.

  • Weight Transfer Stunts. Weight transfer stunts are identified when there is hand to hand contact.
  • Timing Stunts.

    • What are the four main stunt levels in cheer?

    Level 1: cartwheels, round-offs, forward and backward rolls, front and backwalkovers, knee or waist level single leg stunt, two-footed prep, straight cradles • Level 2: backhandspring, front handspring, Level 1 tumbling connected to a handspring, prep level single leg stunts, extended two-footed stunts, half-twisting …

    What are the examples of stunts?

    Examples of practical effects include tripping and falling down, high jumps, extreme sporting moves, acrobatics and high diving, spins, gainer falls, “suicide backflips,” and other martial arts stunts.

    What is Level 2 Stunting in cheer?

    Level 2. On level 2, teams start doing more stunting on extended level and handsprings in tumbling. Two-legged stunts are allowed on extended level and one-legged stunts don’t need a brace on prep level. Teams are allowed up to ½ twist to extended two-legged stunts and prep level one-legged stunts.

    What does level 2.2 mean in cheer?

    1.1 (level 1 stunting and level 1 tumbling: back walkovers/front walkovers) 2.1 (level 2 stunning and level 1 tumbling: back walkovers/front walkovers) 2.2 (level 2 stunting and level 2 tumbling: back handsprings) 3.1 (level 3 stunting and level 1 tumbling: back walkovers/front walkovers) 3.2 (level 3 stunting and …

    How do I get better at cheer stunting?

    Upper Body Conditioning Exercises which mimic stunting would include those which lift weights above the head originating from the shoulders. Good examples of these types of exercises include push-ups, pull-ups, triceps dips, handstand shoulder shrugs, overhead presses and planche drills.

    What is the difference between stunting and cheerleading?

    STUNT is a new female sport that incorporates skills derived from cheerleading. STUNT is an exciting head-to-head game between two teams who execute skills-based routines in various categories – partner stunts, jumps & tumbling, pyramids & tosses, and team routines.

    What stunts are illegal in cheerleading?

    To address these concerns, the AACCA rules committee decided to prohibit all basket tosses and double full twisting dismounts, regardless of the surface for all elementary, middle school and junior high cheerleaders.

    What is the best cheerleading stunts?

    One of the best cheer stunts for beginners is the shoulder sit. For this stunt, you need the flyer, one spot, and one base. The base lunges into a 90-degree angle with her right leg. The flyer, standing behind the base, steps onto the base’s thigh with her right foot as close to the base’s hip as possible.

    How to get stronger for stunting in cheerleading?

    Do cardio three or more days a week. Being a cheerleading base requires not only physical strength,but also endurance.

  • Participate in fitness classes. If you find it hard to motivate yourself to do cardio,consider trying out different classes at a local gym.
  • Try yoga or Pilates.
  • Allow yourself to rest.

    • What was the first stunt in cheerleading?

    Ensure that the bases are in a deep lunge and have a strong position for the flyer to stand on.

  • Ensure that the flyer steps in the “pockets” of the bases (right up near the top of their hip,not directly on their quads).
  • The flyer should start with her right foot first and climb using the “step,lock,tighten” method.