Question by luv2dance: How can I get over my cheerleading fear?
hey i am a cheerleading base but i am scared im going to drop my flier. it’s my second year as a cheerleader but i was a backspot last year. on our first day we attempted an extension which is hard because the other base is about 6 inches shorter than me. i am also very scared i am going to drop my flier or get hit or something. please help me our coach wants a lib extension in the next couple of weeks. please help me. Also i am not very strong and that completely adds to my fear.
Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by UK Cheerleader
What you need to do is stop being scared. Period.
Whenever we have incoming freshmen who want to be on the team, we give them three pieces of advise:
1.) Do not be scared
2.) If the coach asks you to do something, do not make yourself scared when you haven’t even given it a shot
3.) Just DO IT!
You will not drop your flier. If you do, SO WHAT! That’s cheerleading! You’re going to drop her once or twice. You will learn from that mistake and try again and possibly hit the Liberty. Also, you’re not weak. it’s all in your LEGS (the strongest muscles in your body) and your other base. You guys have to work TOGETHER to keep her up.
Stop being scary when you haven’t even done it yet.
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