Cheerleading/Jumps

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Expert: - 11/6/2011


Question
People tell me all the time to sit in jumps and I know what it looks like I just don't know how to do that . How do I sit in my jumps? Are there any partner exercises I can do ? Thank you !

Answer
You need to roll your hips. In order to do this you need to work on spreading your legs farther apart. That's helped a lot of the girls I coach. Also, you can do hip flexer exercises. Sit on the floor in a straddle position with your toes pointed and your knees facing the back. With your arms in a T, lift your right leg as high off the ground as you can and hold for 10 seconds. Do a few repetitions with each leg and then do both legs together. DO NOT lean back when you do these otherwise they won't help. If you do these then you should be able to teach your body to sit into jumps. A great thing about hip flexer exercises is that you don't need a partner. You can do them at home while watching TV or something! I used to do that all the time. Good luck!

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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.

Experience

I've been cheerleading for 10 years. My teams consistently competed at the national level, placing many times. I've coached for the past 5 years, and the team I coached most recently became National Champions. I've cheered at the Pop Warner, High School, and All-Star levels. I coach alongside my mother and sister who have coached at the all-star level as well. I've been watching cheerleading since I was 4, and I can create routines, give advice, and help teach kids how to deal with competitions. I have a knack for coaching and giving advice. I'm always the coach designated to give the pep talks to the kids before competitions.

Education/Credentials
I have been living with cheerleading coaches for 10+ years which teaches more than anyone can imagine. I was captain of my Varsity High School squad which came with the responsibility of picking music, writing a cheer, creating and teaching the routine, and making the formations. I have also coached nationally ranked teams for 5 years.

Awards and Honors
Two-time All-State Cheerleader nominee All-State Class M Cheerleader Varsity Cheer Captain

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The 32 young girls I just helped coach to a national championship! :) It wasn't easy, but they'll all say the work was worth it in the end.

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