Cheerleading/Flying

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Expert: Kimmi - 1/13/2008


Question
Is there anything I can do @ home to help me be a better flyer?  Practice, drills, etc.?

Answer
Hi Deanna,

   Sure, there are things you can do at home. The best thing to do is condition like crazy. Workout everyday. Do exercises that work your core muscles. (abs, stomach) These are the muscles that you use to stay in control when you're in the air. Do things like crunches, v-ups, straddle-ups, supermans, reverse supermans, stabilizers, and reverse stabilizers. Also, you can do searches online for ab exercises you can do. Also, you should stretch whenever possible. The key to great flying is flexibility, and to get your tricks, you'll need flexibility. So stretch whenever possible. Hope this helps, good luck!

Happy Cheering!
Kimmi

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I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.

Experience

My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.

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I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.

Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question. If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!

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