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we have to have foldovers in our new routine and im not sure what one is?
also what shall i do as a back spot.
thanks.
As a back spot foldovers are very simple. The flier is up in an extension/cupie and then folds over at the waist and ends up landing on her back (as the bases catch her obviously). It's a pretty easy stunt and not too difficult. All the back spot has to do is hold onto the flier's ankles and then once they've folded over and been caught the back spot lets go of the ankles for the flier to get out of the stunt. The flier usually gets out of the stunt with something that looks like a front walkover.
I tried to find a video on Youtube of a fold over, but I couldn't find one. A LOT of level 5 all star teams have them in their routines so if you look for them I'm sure you'll find them.
Also, on Youtube I noticed that a lot of people refer to a twist/full down as a fold down. I've never heard this before, so if you're referring to a twist down then ask a follow up and let me know. If you are referring to a twist down all you do as a back spot it the same things you do for a regular cradle.
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I can answer questions on partner stunts, dismounts, basket tosses, choreography, pyramids, jumps, motions, chants, and formations. I can answer questions on tryouts, coaching, general cheerleading, etc. I cannot answer questions on co-ed stunts/pyramids or tumbling. Aside from these areas I can usually answer, or direct you to an answer, on any other topic.
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