Expert: Jasmine J. (Ask Me!) - 9/6/2008

Question
"i am trying out for cheerleading and i need help i need two jumps in my cheer im doing a herki and i dont know any other jump please reply soon i have try outs on september 24 08"


Answer
Hi Alyssa,

There are many jumps. These are the most popular:
-herki
-toe touch
-tuck
-pike
-T jump

A herki is when one leg goes forward and the other leg goes back.
A toe touch is when you jump and split your legs while trying to reach your toes.
A tuck is when you put your legs together and jump while trying to have your knees touch your chest.
A pike is when you jump with your legs and feet together and try to touch your toes while lifting your legs up.
A T jump is when you put your legs together and jump up with your arms out.
I recommend you doing a herki and a toe touch.

Try these websites for more:

eastwoodbears.org/eastwood/Cheerleading/jumps.gif

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cheerleading_jumps