1. Pump Iron to Boost Lifts
Your squad benefits from powerhouse moves when you do cheerleading stunting safely. Hitting the weights helps reduce strained or sprained muscles. Building muscles, especially in your arms, helps you to throw flyers higher. Strong leg muscles power your kicks and jumps and also help you to get more air. With strong muscles, cheerleaders put less strain on their bodies and get better results for cheerleading stunts, including throws, twists and jumps. While some cheerleaders may balk at bulking up, lifting weights will help them to look better with leaner muscles. Proper education can also help combat eating disorders, which contribute to injuries.
2. Cushion the Fall
All cheerleaders hit the ground sooner or later. Whether the pyramid tumbles, or they miss judge a flip, high school cheerleading stunts often produce injury. To reduce the risks, place practice mats or pads on the floor, especially when teaching a new cheer stunt. Keep an eye on less experienced cheerleaders when they are learning new twists or flips. This may be the difference between a cheerleader landing on his neck and getting a concussion or mastering the technique. Following the rules and regulations for lifts and throws also helps you maintain safety while performing cheerleading stunts. A good pair of shoes, which should cushion and support the feet, is as important as those mats. While learning new cheers, mark the cheerleaders' positions on the mat. Improper positioning may lead to a kick in the face or other serious injuries.
3. Build a Pyramid of Skill
The pyramid formation a basic cheer stunt. As long as the base of the pyramid stays firm, cheerleaders at the top may commit small errors without creating a pile of cheerleaders. The same concept applies to cheerleading stunts; Most freshmen cheerleaders won't be able to step on the court and perform college cheerleading stunts. Before a cheerleader can do the splits, she may need to increase her flexibility through stretching. Teach the basics and ensure cheerleaders master them before adding new stunts or increasing the frequency or intensity of moves. Make sure you teach team communication along with skills. Some teams use the word "down" to immediately end a stunt. Honed communication can keep your squad from getting injured.
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