Since cheer squads are gearing up for a new season, LoveToKnow Cheerleading decided to take a look at the top five cheer stunts. Although there are many cheer stunts squads can perform, for the purposes of this list we looked at stunts that take flexibility, strength and focus to perform. Always stretch before attempting any stunt. If you do not stretch, you could injure yourself. While more advanced stunts will stretch your muscles and may hurt a bit, if you feel severe pain at any point, you should stop immediately. The bow and arrow takes incredible flexibility, strength and balance. Before ever attempting a bow and arrow on top of a pyramid, the flyer should perfect this stunt on the floor and a balance board. Having enough spotters to catch the flyer should she lose her balance is also vital. When done correctly, this stunt will be smooth and fluid.
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Your arms support the lifted leg by grabbing onto the calf behind your head. The needle cheer stunt requires concentration, extensive stretching and spotting during your learning period. They look similar, but the cheerleading scorpion requires a curve to your lifted leg. The cheerleading needle forces you to keep the leg as close to your torso as possible. Use your cheer stunt stand to practice those critical stretches before trying any needle positions. The needle is definitely an advanced move that draws in the crowds and excites the fans. The Stunt Stand stretch strap will increase your flexibility.
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Stunts are defined as building performances displaying a person's skill or dexterity. Stunting in cheerleading has been previously referred to as building pyramids. Stunts range from basic two-legged stunts, to one-legged extended stunts, and high flying basket tosses. Each level increases the difficulty of the stunt. There are two recognized styles of stunting: coed and all-girl. Cheerleading teams are restricted to specific stunt rules based on the guidelines of certain associations and organizations. Therefore, some stunts may be permitted in certain divisions but illegal in others due to the different stunt rules and regulations. The level of difficulty an organization allows depends on where the teams stunt and practice as well as the type of organization they are a part of school, club, college etc,.
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