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ok my tryouts are in 2 weeks and my coach said that we are required to do 2
jumps on of them have to be a toe touch, i am going crazy because i cant do a
toe touch I'm only 12 and i really want to make the team your the only one that
can help me right now plz teach how i can do a toe touch
Love,
Tamara Jefferson
Hi Tamara,
Stretch, stretch, stretch. The best way to a toe touch is to stretch. Practice your jumps especially your toe touch alot over the next 2 weeks. Also remember that for a toe touch you are rotating your hips and raising your legs as if you were sitting on the ground. So work hard on that toe touch.
Then for your second jump pick something that you're really good at to balance out your toe touch.
The thing to do now, since I can't see you, is to grab another cheerleading and practice with them and ask them to look at your toe touch.
Good Luck!
Happy Cheering!
Kimmi
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Expertise
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.
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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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