Help For A New Flyer

[GeauxTeam]

My nine year-old CP has only cheered for this year but is very interested in continuing. Is it better for me to invest in some equipment to help her practice flying or is a paint can OK?

Thanks for your advice!

 

[notimeforthat]

paint can!!

 

[GeauxTeam]

Sorry but I don't have a history of cheer ~ do I want a full paint can to help it stay stable or is the point to keep the empty paint can stable?

Thanks!

 

[notimeforthat]

a full one is fine.... or as she improves move to a smaller can!

 

[GeauxTeam]

OK - thanks!

 

[AllHeartxo3]

Have her stretch every day and work on her core muscles. Is she a flyer right now or are you looking into the future?

 

[GeauxTeam]

She is a flyer right now and wants to stay a flyer!

 

[CoachMandiCF]

I agree on the pain can. And definitely have her stretch every day while she's watching TV, doing homework, anything.

 

[Born2Tumble]

Never heard of the paint can technique!

 

[retiredl5cheer]

Never heard of the paint can technique!

It works! It helps fliers to learn body control while pulling body positions.

 

[Born2Tumble]

Awesome! Ill have my CP try it this weekend

 

[auscheerflyer]

The paint can works great for balance - I love it! Although I admit I couldn't find one around the house the other day so I stood on a can of soup instead. It was going fine until I pulled my scorp and the can exploded beneath me... and I had to explain to my family which my bedroom carpet is now the colour of pumpkin soup :S LOL

 

[cupieqt]

The paint can works great for balance - I love it! Although I admit I couldn't find one around the house the other day so I stood on a can of soup instead. It was going fine until I pulled my scorp and the can exploded beneath me... and I had to explain to my family which my bedroom carpet is now the colour of pumpkin soup :S LOL

Awesome

 

[nichos]

Not to sound dumb but can someone explain this drill because after reading about a soup can exploding I'm laughing and a little confused. lol

 

[auscheerflyer]

Not to sound dumb but can someone explain this drill because after reading about a soup can exploding I'm laughing and a little confused. lol

lol it was pretty funny but very messy!
i can't find an exact video of the drills using a paint (or soup) can, but this video gives you an idea with a piece of equipment that is actually designed for practicing stunts.
you just do the same thing, basically step up on the can as if it was your bases hands, and they you can pull your lines etc. when you are starting out i would do it close to a wall so that you can lean against it if you are wobbly. also take care to go slowly when you step onto the can when starting out, because if you fall you can hurt your ankle. i hope that helps