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How to perform cheerleading safelyBy: Lindsay Burns

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My experienceI have been teaching dance, cheerleading and gymnastics for over 14 years. I am going to show you how to perform cheerleading safely. Lindsay with cheerleaders. [Camara and photoshop image]. April 30, 2011.

Warming upCheerleaders should always warm up before practicing cheerleading.

Stretching. [Online image]. Available at Oakharborcheer.com,April 30, 2011

StuntsBefore performing a stunt it is always best to practice over mats first.

Practice mats. [Scanned and photoshop image] April 30, 2011.

StuntsStunts should consist of 4 or more cheerleaders.

A minimum of 3 bases and 1 flyer.

FLYERBASESCheerleader stunt. [Online image]. Available americancheerleader.com,30 April 2011

StuntsWhen the cheerleaders are ready to start the stunt, the bases should get in loading position. This means bending down.

Loading position. [Online image]. Available americancheerleader.com,30 April 2011

Stunts

All bases should always have their arms up in the air ready to catch the flyer after dismount.

Cheerleader stunt. [Online image]. Available americancheerleader.com,30 April 2011

StuntsThe back base should always support the flyers ankles when dipping down in the stunt. Ankle support. [Online image]. Available americancheerleader.com,30 April 2011

StuntsWhen executing a stunt, all bases should be very close together (almost underneath the flyer) to support the weight of the flyer on top.

Cheerleader stunt. [Online image]. Available americancheerleader.com,30 April 2011

StuntsAlways have a hold of the foot for full support. Never have the foot at an angle. The foot should be parallel to the ground at all times.

Foot. [Online image]. Available sidelinestar.com, 30 April 2011. http://blog.sidelinestar.com/index.php/2010/03/01/march-is-cheerleading-safety-month/

StuntsWhen holding the foot in a cheerleading stunt make sure you hand supports the bottom of the foot while your fingers support the sides of the foot.

Foot support. [Online image]. Available http://cf.ltkcdn.net/cheerleading/images/std/50880-285x190-Advanced_stunts.jpg, 30 April 2011.

TumblingAlways stretch properly before attempting tumbling moves.

Stretching.[Online and photoshop image]. Available http://thevictorsgym.com/diyFiles/images/CheerTumbling2-70p.JPG, 30 April 2011.

TumblingWhen learning new tumbling moves, practice on a trampoline first.

Trampoline.[Online image]. Availabe http://gymnastics.outdoorsportblog.com/the-size-of-the-best-for-yours.htm, 30 April 2011.

TumblingAlways have a spotter when learning new tumbling moves

Spotter. [Online image]. Available http://thevictorsgym.com/diyFiles/images/CheerTumbling1-80p.JPG. 30 April 2011.

TumblingWhen ready to perform a new tumbling pass after learning it, always perform it on gym or spring mats.

Tumbling mats. [Online image]. Available http://earpxtbuckingham.blogspot.com/2010/06/cheerleading-tumbling.html. 30 April 2011.

JumpsWhen learning new jumps always use a spotter first.

Spotter. [Online image]. Availablehttp://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-do-an-x-jump-in-cheerleading, 30 April 2011.

JumpsWhen learning new jumps. You should always practice on mats first.

Jumps. [Online image]. Available http://www.rebelall-stars.com/images/b__219798706_ro2ff-xl_th8f.jpg, 31 April 2011.

CoachesAlways make sure that you are being trained by a certified cheerleading coach.

Cheerleading coach. [Online image]. Available http://www.tampabay.com/multimedia/archive/00015/her_cheer032008_15123c.jpeg, 30 April 2011.

CoachesUntil you have been trained properly to perform cheerleading by yourself, always practice with your coach or another trainer that knows how to spot properly and you can learn how to spot properly also.

Animated GIF. http://www.coachwayne.com/animation/CoachWayne_backhandsiring_spotting_2.gif, 30 April 2011.

Upon completion of this presentation, one should know how to perform cheerleading safely!Cheerleader. Animated GIF. 30 April 2011.