Cheerleading/stunts

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hi lol i was wondering what it's called when you stunt with only two people like there's one flyer and then one really strong man putting you up there. is it just stunting or is it called something else because i was interested. and also i use to do all kinds of back flips but then once about a year ago i fell and my neck hurt so bad for a week and i was crying and it was terrible and now i'm scared of jumping back and doing a back handspring and i should just suck it up right?

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Hi Gabby,

  The answer to your first question is Partner Stunting. One guy and one girl (or sometimes 2 girls).

  As to your tumbling, you should make sure that your doctor says you're okay to be tumbling. If that's a go, then go easy at first and get spotted until you get your nerve back up, but unfortunately yes, you will just have to suck it up.

Good luck to you! I know how much mental blocks suck!!

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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