Forward Rolls Should Be Banned

[icheer4u]

Forward rolls are dangerous they should be removed from cheerleading. They are more dangerous than double fulls. 2 girls on my 4team have concussions because of this DARN skill. I can't even do one.


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[krush-kara]

If you're getting concussions from a forward roll, then you're either doing something seriously wrong or need to rethink your tumbling surface. In a forward roll, your head shouldn't touch the ground.

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[mollymags]

Is it April Fools day already?


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[Rachel Alliband]

This is true, your head should not touch the ground. Make sure your head is tucked under completely, and this will curve your back and your will roll over naturally. Before you have the technique confidently, make sure you are practising on a soft surface otherwise girls may get the injuries you say they have.

 

[icheer4u]

I stull can't do one they are to scary


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[Cheer Dad]

If your kids and having that much trouble you may want to consider a tumbling coach.


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[NaomiPayant]

I don't think it's dangerous as you say... I never saw someone with a concussion because of forward rolls...

 

[Leithal Weapon]

I feel like we're being Punk'd a little

 

[notyourcheermom]

We had relay races at the beach this weekend. The coaches were the posts you ran around at the end. To say the coaches themselves are competitive is an understatement. Our HC had one of our S5 boys come up to run around him to run back to tag the next person, it was getting close, coach grabs on and tries to whip him around sling shot style which threw the kid off balance and rather than straight face plant in the sand, he tucked his head and forward rolled and came up and running. Forward rolls can be a lifesaver!

 

[quietmom]

Walking, eating, and breathing all can be deadly if done at the wrong place at the wrong time.

 

[JessikaLOVE]

if you think forward rolls are dangerous... don't go outside. and don't even CONSIDER crossing the street.

 

[MamaMya04]

Walking, eating, and breathing all can be deadly if done at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Your profile pic is perfect for this post because it's kinda how I feel.

 

[Coach Jen]

If you mean dive rolls, those are banned from a lot of school and rec competitions already. A straight-up forward roll shouldn't be hurting people like that. If you are afraid to try one, go to a tumbling class and get a spot. (Yes, you can actually spot them . You would have an assist at your hips lifting up to help protect your head and neck. And you would learn them on and incline mat, which makes them much easier.)

 

[sarahh_cheers]

this post just makes me so angry. ITS A FREAKING FORWARD ROLL. TWO YEAR OLDS DO THEM. SHUT UP.

 

[BuegeSmalls]

HAHAH how did I ever miss this thread?