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Expert: Kimmi - 5/7/2009


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How do I do a running tumble? I'm trying out for JV and I have no idea what a running tumble is! My friend who was in gymnastics tried to explain it to me but I still have no idea! I did a back handspring, but it's only worth 3 points and there's something called a full and I don't know what it is.

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Hi Mary,

  Running tumbling is any pass that you run into. They usually begin with a round-off entry or a front handspring step-out. So, your back handspring would be done after a round-off.

  A full is a tumbling trick that is done by twisting completely around while rotating upside down in a layout body position. You can find videos on youtube. A handspring is a good thing to have and its the most widely used tumbling pass in cheer. Good luck to you!

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.

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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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