How to handle team problems
Arguments, disagreements, rivalries and cliques can be found on almost any team. Some are unavoidable and should be expected, but NOT necessarily tolerated. The key to a good team is working together toward a common goal. It's best to address ... [... more]
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How to be a good cheerleader
Cheerleading has come such a long way since it's founding. There are so many aspects to cheerleading, so much more to it than standing on the sidelines and looking cute. Cheerleading is no longer about pompoms and short skirts. Today's ... [... more]
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How to break up a clique within a team
Cliques: A clique is a group of friends that hang out together, they are usually reluctant to let others into their close-nit group. This can be a serious problem for teams that need to work together as an entire group (such as cheerleading). ... [... more]
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How to do a backhandspring
If you have never attempted to do any type of gymnastics in any way please don't try this! I don't want anyone to get hurt. This is mainly for people that have an idea of how to do it. (and yes, that is me in the video.) The first step is to ... [... more]
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How to prepare for cheerleading or dance team tryouts
What should you do to get in shape? What will the judges look for? Do you have what it takes to make it through tryouts? Calm down!!!! Take a deep breath, now read on. Tryouts aren't meant to make your life miserable! Tryouts serve many purposes, ... [... more]
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How to stretch out for dancing or cheerleading
Stretching is imperative before ANY workout, but it is extremely important for dancers and cheerleaders to stretch all of their muscles especially well prior to dancing, jumping, or stunting. The Look: Look as far as your neck will let you to the ... [... more]
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How to Impress Cheerleading Judges
As a coach, it's either very easy or very difficult to tell if your routine is ready for the competition floor. Satisfying judges is no easy task. Competition routines vary enormously as do competition venues since there are many different levels ... [... more]
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How to Arabesque 540
This is an advanced level trick for flexible flyers who have mastered a steady liberty. The Arabesque 540 is a stunt in which a flyer, held in the air, extends one leg directly behind her, lowering her chest parallel to the floor and dismounts ... [... more]
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How to Attend a Cheerleading Coaching Conference
A cheerleading coaching conference is an excellent venue for amateur and seasoned coaches alike to learn new stunts, coaching techniques and to network with other cheerleading professionals. Further, with ever-changing cheerleading safety ... [... more]
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How to Base 360
The Base 360 stunt sequence is exciting and requires a moderately advanced four-cheerleader stunt group to build. This stunt is unusual because the bases, rather than the flyer, will be doing the transitioning. To accomplish this sequence, your ... [... more]
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How to Perform Popular Cheerleading Chants
Popular cheerleading chants are simple, impacting and highly memorable. When your squad wants to perform or learn popular cheerleading chants, you can select school standards or make up new ones that are age and crowd appropriate. The key is to ... [... more]
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How to Create a Cheer Squad Constitution
Specifically for high school squads, dedication is an extremely important element in this sport. Before the first day of tryouts begins, each potential candidate should know exactly what to expect from the upcoming season. A cheerleader ... [... more]
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