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What are ways to get good cheerleading jumps such as a herkie and a toe touch?

Question by Gigglesgrl724: What are ways to get good cheerleading jumps such as a herkie and a toe touch?
I am a cheerleader, but my jumps are horrible. Any tips on drills to improve them?

Best answer:

Answer by Jourdyn Nicole
Stretch A LOT. If your team practices anywhere where there’s a trampoline(or if you have one at your house, work them on the tramp. Or a springboard. Anything that can help you bounce basically.)

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Cheerleading Stunts & Accessories : How to Do a Cheerleading Herkie

The cheerleading herkie jump can be done to the left or right, and is often incorporated into cheerleading routines, cheers or just when showing spirit. Learn to do a cheerleading herkie with tips from an experienced cheerleader in this free video on cheerleading stunts. Expert: Lucy Spain Bio: Lucy Spain has been cheerleading and cheer stunting for more than 10 years. She has trained with the Impact Athletics & Fitness Center. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC