Expert: Jasmine J. (Ask Me!) - 8/23/2008

Question
Hi iv been cheerldaeding for almost 5 years now and i have been taught the wrong technique for Backhand Spring i can do one and everything easy but now we have a new coach and i cant break my Technique, it is frustrating me so much that i started crying at traning!!!!!!!! i dont no what to do how can i break it???(i am sticking my head out instead of having my arms by my ears or something) im trying to explain to my coach that this is how iv been taught and i cnt break it bke, its not working wenever i try and break it i fall and hurt my self last nyt i landed on my neck/bke, HELPPPP MEEEEE URGENT!!!!!!

Answer
Cloe,
Forget your last technique. Just forget everything about it. Now study the new technique and learn it all over again. Even the beginning steps. And practice with a spotter so you don't hurt yourself. When you feel comfortable then try it without a spotter. Don't give up. If you start feeling frustrated take a break. Trust me I've had frustrating times in cheerleading and if you get tired or frustrated take a little break. It will work.