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Am I to big to be a flyer in cheerleader?

Question by SissyPooJB: Am I to big to be a flyer in cheerleader?
I am 14 years old and I am 5’2 and 108 pounds. I am pretty good flyer I have a year experience. I am in the 9th grade but I can’t tryout for high school my mom says but I can just sign up for a football team. Do u think I will be a flyer. backspot or base. And do u have any flying tips for me?

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Answer by Max S
Umm….It doesnt sound like you’re big, but I would think maybe losing weight would help your chances?

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My younger cousin is a sophmore and a 5’2, 105 pound cheerleader. Is she light enough to be a flyer?

Question by Melissa Grapo: My younger cousin is a sophmore and a 5’2, 105 pound cheerleader. Is she light enough to be a flyer?
She has good technique and was a flyer in middle school. I know it may depend on a lot of things but i was wondering if i could get any output from former or other cheerleaders out there.
thanks in advance!

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Answer by Katie
If she’s not short and light enough to be a flier I don’t know a girl who is! I’m 4’11” and when I was in high school I was around 100-120 lbs, and I flew.

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I’ve just started cheerleading and the coach made me a flyer. I’m horrible at it. How to improve and fast!!!

Question by Brittany T: I’ve just started cheerleading and the coach made me a flyer. I’m horrible at it. How to improve and fast!!!
I’ve just been cheerleading for the past 4-5 weeks and the coach made me a flyer today. But I couldn’t stand up straight for anything. I’m a decent base adn front spot but I really do want to improve on being a flyer. I think I’m really afraid of falling and them not catching me. Any tips, and should I be mad at myself over not being able to get it right today? Or does practice really make perfect????

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Answer by February Song
I don’t know anything about cheerleading, but I’m sure your coach does. And if s/he made you a flyer, he’s got to be aware of your strengths and limitations. He knows exactly how well you do at the flyer stuff. He will help you improve. Also, I’d ask other teammates. They’ve probably been through this before and will be able to offer suggestions.

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How do I become a better flyer in cheerleading?

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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What is the difference between a cheerleading twist down and a twisting basket toss (for the flyer) ?

Question by cheerbabbayyx135: What is the difference between a cheerleading twist down and a twisting basket toss (for the flyer) ?
I know how to do a twist down from a half and soon im going to do a twisting basket toss (except the bases hands aren’t in a connected square shape, there in a regular position like when your about to get into a half (smoosh position.) Any tips and differences?

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Is cheerleading still fun if your not a flyer?

Question by I ASK DUMB QUESTIONS: Is cheerleading still fun if your not a flyer?
I tried out for. Cheerleading hoping i would be a flyer since im strong a flexible.. But no some tiny chick that weighs 50 pounds and cant do any thing abd isnt flexible at ALL im verry mad no point in being in cheerleading ive been in dance for yen years and i tried out for jr high cheer.

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Answer by Emerson
Go for it

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I am a cheerleader. I am a flyer. How can i improve my scorpion withour falling?

Question by XxILuVrAnDyRoMaNcEXx: I am a cheerleader. I am a flyer. How can i improve my scorpion withour falling?
I am a cheerleader at my school. I am a flyer and i want to know how to control my basket toss in the air with out shifting levels. I’d like to fix the problem before the upcoming compitition.

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Answer by kdbnsc
Good luck on the competition… I have no good advice just wanted to wish you luck!!

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Q&A: at cheerleading try outs i was a flyer now i am positioned as a front base, advice?

Question by StandStillLookPretty.: at cheerleading try outs i was a flyer now i am positioned as a front base, advice?
I am 5’1 and 99 pounds , i had my first experience with cheerleading and i acually made the team and i was super impressed with myself,
during the try outs i was the flyer the whole time, and i have been positioned as the front base
whats the difference? i know maybe i cant fly because i am not strong enough? maybe i have future potential as a flyer
? or do i stay as a front base?

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Answer by breeprin
well what do you like more? personally i think flying would be much more fun. if u want to fly practice jumping high and staying balanced. a good way to practice is a trampoline or on your pool. also maintaining a good figure and staying light-weight is important because you want to go extremely high.

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