One Legged Stunt Trouble

[lexladybug]

I backspot at my allstar gym, but a lot of the varsity girls think I may fly in high school cheer. I'm stretching (not everyday like I should be) but whenever I pull a stretch on the floor, I fall over.
I don't know if it's because my standing leg isn't locked out, if I just can't hold the leg up, or what. As I'm coming down, my ground leg starts hurting really bad.

So my question is how can I stay up and continue holding the stretch?
(Also, how can I be motivated to stretch everyday? I have a TON of homework everyday)

 

[Cheer Dad]

I backspot at my allstar gym, but a lot of the varsity girls think I may fly in high school cheer. I'm stretching (not everyday like I should be) but whenever I pull a stretch on the floor, I fall over.
I don't know if it's because my standing leg isn't locked out, if I just can't hold the leg up, or what. As I'm coming down, my ground leg starts hurting really bad.

So my question is how can I stay up and continue holding the stretch?
(Also, how can I be motivated to stretch everyday? I have a TON of homework everyday)

Maybe if a ton if homework doing two teams may not be fair to you and the extra time not practicing could be spent studying.


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[GreenStormLucy]

I backspot at my allstar gym, but a lot of the varsity girls think I may fly in high school cheer. I'm stretching (not everyday like I should be) but whenever I pull a stretch on the floor, I fall over.
I don't know if it's because my standing leg isn't locked out, if I just can't hold the leg up, or what. As I'm coming down, my ground leg starts hurting really bad.

So my question is how can I stay up and continue holding the stretch?
(Also, how can I be motivated to stretch everyday? I have a TON of homework everyday)

First: If you want to fly, you will have to stretch at home.
To hold your stretch your standing leg has to be locked out and you need to pull your stretch leg up, not just hold it. That needs strenght, so i think some strenght conditioning will help you :-)


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[lexladybug]

First: If you want to fly, you will have to stretch at home.
To hold your stretch your standing leg has to be locked out and you need to pull your stretch leg up, not just hold it. That needs strenght, so i think some strenght conditioning will help you :-)


Okay thanks, I'll try that

 

[Kayla Fifield]

It helps by setting reminders on a phone that tells you to stretch! It helped me alot, and it sorta makes me get up and stretch.

 

[CoachDionne]

Make a 30 day challenge for yourself. It takes 30 days to create a habit and see results.

For example:
Day 1 - Stretch for 2 mins, do 5 leg lifts on each leg, pull air positions 5 times
Day 2 - Stretch for 3 mins, do 7 leg lifts on each leg, pull air positions 7 times
Day 3 - Stretch for 4 mins, do 10 leg lifts on each leg, pull air positions 10 times
Day 4 - rest

Repeat this cycle adding more reps and stretching time each day, but resting every 4th day. Put it on a calender, hang it somewhere you will see it and mark off each day you complete.

To really improve your air positions you need to not just stretch but also strengthen (use ankle weights!) and practice pulling the positions (I'd reccommend in front of a mirror)


Good luck!

 

[Kayla Fifield]

It is very important to stretch everyday. This will get your flexibility up to the standard that it needs to be at. Also, be sure that you are not over stretching in one day. Take it day by day. Everyone says "Lock you Legs". This is a big help to staying up int he air. You can also squeeze every part of your body, especially your butt. This is very important to staying in the air. Sometimes it is your bases fault. They can be shaky which can cause a stunt to fall. Just stay tight and practice, and you will succeed in staying up!

 

[FierceandFearless]

Make a 30 day challenge for yourself. It takes 30 days to create a habit and see results.

For example:
Day 1 - Stretch for 2 mins, do 5 leg lifts on each leg, pull air positions 5 times
Day 2 - Stretch for 3 mins, do 7 leg lifts on each leg, pull air positions 7 times
Day 3 - Stretch for 4 mins, do 10 leg lifts on each leg, pull air positions 10 times
Day 4 - rest

Repeat this cycle adding more reps and stretching time each day, but resting every 4th day. Put it on a calender, hang it somewhere you will see it and mark off each day you complete.

To really improve your air positions you need to not just stretch but also strengthen (use ankle weights!) and practice pulling the positions (I'd reccommend in front of a mirror)


Good luck!

It helps by setting reminders on a phone that tells you to stretch! It helped me alot, and it sorta makes me get up and stretch.

Both of these are really good ides!!! I'm making a mental note to remember them!

Btw, I agree with all of the tips above, lock both legs, pull the stretch towards you, stretch at home, etc. :)