Question by ddh821: how can i become a cheerleader and make tryouts?
I am in 9th grade and would like to try out next year for cheerleading…I’ve never done it before, but I used to be in gymanstics, I did dance for 3 years, im very athletic and in shape, im very flexible, im skinny (if that helps) and muscular…if there are any tips u can give me or advice to help me make I would appreciate it very much…thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by <3Ballet<3
Hey! I’m in 7th grade and i am a varsity cheerleader. There are many things that you need to be able to do, but hearing that you took dance and gymnastics you are pretty much in. But you have to be really strong. I’m talking able to lift girls that weigh about as much as you do over your head. People don’t think that cheerleaders have to be strong and in shape but you really do. If you are going to be a flyer then you really need to have good balance. If you are going to be a base then you need to be really strong. If you are going to be a back/front spot you have to be willing to put your body between your flyer and the floor. The most important rule of stunting is to never let your flyer hit the ground. Have tight motions while doing chants, bench cheers, and side lines. (my coach really looked for those during try-outs) If you mess up, don’t worry about it, just keep cheering and act like it never happened. (If you make good facials you’ll have the judges looking at your face more than your moves haha it works!) I hope this helps! Good luck!!!!!

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