Question by ***123musicQT***: How do I become a better flyer in cheerleading?
Tonight was my first time ever to fly in cheer leading. Our main flyer suggested that I fly, Im normally a base, and when I did, I shook a lot, I heeled it, I frogged it, I sat, and I put all my weight on one foot. How do I brake these habits? I have to fly in the match tomorrow night after only one night of practice. I want to do good so can anyone give me any suggestions as to how I can improve my flying skills.
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Answer by cookiesrme
The first thing you should do is have confidence in your bases and yourself. Literally stand tall with your head held high, knowing that if you fall, your faithful bases will catch you. I tell flyers to pick a high spot on the wall to gaze at. This keeps your head up and your body relaxed. Secondly, you want to suck in your butt and stomach, and tighten all your muscles. For weight distribution, you need to practice feeling what shoulder width apart feels like. Your bases may be too close, which will cause you to want to lean on one foot. You can correct this by telling your bases to move closer, further apart, drop one foot, or raise one foot. You get this through practice.
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