High School How Would You Improve?

[Dr. Travis Owens]

This season would be jumps. I've pulled out all my tricks... these are the worst jumpers I've ever had!!

Can you give me more information about how the jumps are "bad"?

 

[Dr. Travis Owens]

I don't coach but teaching proper lifting techniques and correct alignment in partner stunts. Most athletes would be surprised at the wonders a few technical corrections would do for their building skills. Poor form makes many stunts harder than they have to be.

We have created videos addressing stunting mistakes on our website: www.thecheerdoc.com. Check these out and let me know if there are any specific skills you'd like help with. Thanks!

 

[sirilausund]

Maybe not the best technical advice - but if I was backing tall bases - it wasn't uncommon for me to be on my tip toes ... oops...

Yeah, I had to step in as a backspot not too long ago, and I'm really not that tall. It ended in me actually grabbing the wrists of my bases or tiptoeing and really stretching out as far as I could :p