My Stunt Group

[arispurplecheerkitty]

My stunt group isn't taking things very seriously. I will be in the air and they will start laughing ! They give no effort and stop trying after awhile. They will start dropping things and make it look like it was my fault! One time my coach was spotting me. Our stunt sequence was half up lib block heel stretch extension full down. I fulled down and my third failed to catch me. I landed on my head and if tops fall we have to condition. My coach asked if I hit my head and I responded with yes. I started to condition but when I did My group kept giving me dirty looks. My coach after said it wasn't my fault and my full was well done! I don't fully trust my group and feel they aren't taking it as seriously as they should. How can I make them act more mature and learn to trust them more?

 

[NicoleGschwind]

I've been there, there's no way you can make yourself trust them, trust will come with time. Each time you know you're going to do a full down, tell them to pay attention, raise your voice slightly or talk sternly. You can't keep getting dropped on your head. Ask them what's more important to them, their tops life, or their funny conversation. They should realize that they're being unsafe and need to fix their behavior quickly.

 

[Chloe F.]

You could confront the group, but if you don't want to upset them, talk to your coach privately and tell her. I'm sure she won't make you stunt with people you don't feel safe around!

 

[Natalija]

I would tell them straight to their face you don't trust them and they need to take this seriously because someone can get hurt.
My flyer once told me she doesn't trust me and since then I haven't dropped her- It's the most hurtful thing your flyer can say to you and I took it very seriously. :)