Expert: Jasmine J. (Ask Me!) - 10/18/2008

Question
QUESTION: hi jasmine!,
i have a question about how to be a cheerleader i always wanted to be one. i tryed out for my school twice and didnt make it. i just wanted some tips on how to make a squad and my jumps are bad i cant do flips. and if u now any squads who need a cheerleader ill join. one more thing. how can i be a flyer i really want to be on!! any tips? write back thanks!!!

ANSWER: Shorter females are usually flyers. To be a flyer even if you are heavy practice balancing and evening your weight. Practice and stretch daily. to learn to do flips and better jumps. This is all from experience.

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QUESTION: hi jasmine,
i probaby can do my flips just get scared. can u help? thanks bye

Answer
Find a person to spot you. Preferably a trusted adult. Practice your handstands to get your balance. Then go to wikipedia.com and look up so simple but cool tumbles. Look up handstands, cartwheel, roundoff, and splits. Practice it. Those are simple things but are impressive if done repeatedly or correctly.