Question by korishalynn: How to become a cheerleader?
are there any tips or important things to know about being a cheerleader? i was wondering if any one had any advice, i want to try out to become a cheerleader. any help?
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Answer by Molly
It helps if ur good @ gymnastics
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just try out! oh and try to strech some. it helps to be a little flexible.
You can do it!
Tips to getting fit and flexible;
1.) Create a schedule of stetches and workouts to preform each morning- staddle 30 second hold, 100 crunches, ect.
2.) Wii Fit?? Do the yoga on that. practice the plank hold.
3.) Run! cheerleading involves a lot of lung power, not only for the athleticness but because of the vocalness. running will expand your lungs.
4.) Practice good posture.
So to start off, you’ll attend a cheer tryout camp before the tryouts that last for about 3 days. You’ll learn a dance and some cheers that will be preformed at tryouts. They will also ask you to do jumps (probably a toe touch and a jump of choice). They might ask you to tumble. Don’t worry, if you can’t tumble but you’re a good dancer with sharp motions and a loud voice then they won’t care.
Here are some questions for you; you don’t have to answer yes to all.
1.)Can you preform a round off or a back hanspring?
2.) Do you get passing grades (C and up)
3.) Do you have a loud voice?
4.) Can you dance with strong and sharp motions?
5.) Can you do the splits?
6.) Are you strong enough to lift/stunt?
7.) Can you do a high toe touch with pointed toes in a T position?
If you answered YES to 4/7 of the questions or more. you’re definately ready. If not, practice a lot on weak subjects.
Before tryouts, you should know the basics.
1.)Motions- high/low V, T, right/left punch, ect.
2.)jumps/kicks- toe touch, hurdler, pike, tuck, ect.
3.)Stunts- liberties, base, flyer, backspot, ect.
4.)Tumbling- back/front handspring, round off, ect.
Tips for tryout preparation;
1.)Get lots of sleep the night before
2.)Stretch and practice- but not too hard or you’ll be sore
3.)Drink lots of water
What to wear to tryouts;
1.)athletic shoes with comfy socks
2.)hair pulled back/up
3.)light make up-avoid eye glitter
4.)athletic black shorts
5.)a comfortable shirt in your team colors. Watch out for sweat marks.
6.)Spankies/briefs (to go under the shorts
being a dancer, gymnast or both helps heaps.
you could also do tumbling, cheer and dance classes to help.