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I'm 16 y/o and began taking private lessons last September 2022 to prep for college. I'm a prior competitive gymnast and my coaches tell me I'm working Level 7 stunting skills. Unfortunately, my coach was promoted, which means I am looking to find another coach. I was hoping to compete 2...
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This is the first of a couple What Do You Think questions I’m going to pose. Scenario: During the stunt section 1 group performs an illegal skill. What should factor into whether it is a deduction or not? When, if ever, should a penalty be assessed? What do you think and...
STUNT the Sport was ratified as an emerging sport by the NCAA. It was announced today.
STUNT is small, and most areas don’t have it yet, but hopefully it can become a DI-DIII sport as quickly as possible and expand throughout the country. Hopefully they’ll offer cheerleaders alternate options...
Coaches...how would you handle it if someone on the squad refused to stunt with another squad member?
My daughters high school coach for varsity is not very flexible, it’s her program, her way only. For example, she has them do a warmup what she calls 1,2,3’s. These are (standing tumbling)...
Hi! I had posted previously about my group that won't really work with me. So last week we had death in the family that took a huge toll on me. The same day i was told, I had practice. It is competition week so I dont want to miss the practice, but it was too overwhelming to be around a crowd...
I'm currently a sophomore in a high school Varsity cheer team. I have no experience with cheerleading, but I managed to make the cheer team the first tryout because I have dance experience. My coach put on the team as a back spot. I actually love the position. I am okay with getting hit in the...
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Acro and Tumbling started around the same time as Stunt, with both trying to be an answer to the Title IX requirements that traditional gameday cheerleading didn’t address. While gameday cheerleaders are undoubtedly athletic, especially those at competitive NCA and UCA...
As I’m studying the top teams, I’m wondering: how much does the the number of stunt groups per team matter in each size division (ex: 2 vs. 3 in ex-small)?
I know technically it shouldn’t matter since the reason we have size divisions is to fairly group teams by numbers, but then again a viable...
Hi, I am a coach at S.I. Spirit Allstars in Staten Island, NY. I am looking to put together a college informational night for my All-Star and high school cheerleaders some time in February or March. I am reaching out to many different collegiate cheer/STUNT teams. I would love if you could join...
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with Kenny La from Australia
Hey everyone! Today we’re looking at common mistakes in the coed toss & catch and how to fix them.
STANDING TOO EARLY
Bases standing up too quick before the flyer can start their jump results in a lower toss. This can easily be seen...
Hi all! Can someone please direct me to the specific rule that prohibits rewinds (backflip) without a brace? I know this is not allowed, but am trying to find the specific rule. Thanks!
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with Kenny La from Australia
Hey everyone! Today we’ve got some quick tips on twisting skills for both the bases & the flyers!
HIP, HIPS, HIPS
Twisting should be initiated and performed with the hips in order to maintain good body position and for the stunt to stay...
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with Kenny La from Australia
Hey everyone! Today we’ve got some quick tips on how to switch feet in the air, the tic tocs.
STEP UP
Flyers always need to think “step up” or “lift” when switching their feet in a stunt. Whether it’s a switch up, low to high or high to...
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with Kenny La from Australia
Hey everyone! Today we’ve got some quick tips for the high-flying stunts in a routine, the baskets!
HEADS, SHOULDERS, KNEES & TOES
Flyers should have their heads, shoulders, knees & toes all in a line when loading into the basket...
So I didn’t “invent” it but I arrived at it on my own while trying to find a smoother way to check off the “released transition to extended involving spinning/inversions with 1 bracer” portion of the score sheet.
It’s a variation of the stunt where the flyer and bracer are facing each other...