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Hi!
I've just started cheerleading, and my jumps, well... kind of suck. :) Do you have any tips that could help me?
Also, the other girls in my squad jump when they bring their arms up for a prep. Is that the correct technique?
Thanks a ton!
Dont double jump!!! That is what the other girls are doing on your squad when they jump as they bring their arms up. This is incorrect technique and it will take away power when you do your jump.
Some techniques to get higher jumps are to improve on your strength and flexibility. However, you don't need to be super flexible to be able to jump well. If you roll your hips back and sit into your jump it will make your jump alot higher. Chances are when you are jumping now your knees are facing the wall in front of you...well if you can get your knees to face the ceiling when you jump by rolling your hips back it will improve the height of your jumps! Good luck and i hope this helps~!
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Kelly Fitzpatrick
Expertise
I can answer any questions that you may have with regards to cheerleading and tumbling. I can give technique tips for nailing any type of cheerleading try-outs. I offer advice for conquering competition phobias and anxieties. I also offer tips on perfecting your tumbling, jumping, dancing and stunting abilities.
Experience
I was a optional team gymnast until the age of 14. I have been a cheerleader for most of my life. I can tumble and jump just as good as I could when I was younger. I have been coaching cheerleading and gymnastics for five years. I work for a major cheerleading company that sends me around the US to teach cheerleading camps to children of all ages. During these camps, we teach proper technique for all aspects of cheerleading. I also have worked at many cheerleading competitions also. I am also a cheerleading and gymnastics coach for a gymnastics facility in Florida. I am a safety certified cheerleading and gymnastics instructor.
Organizations
Cheerleading technique camps, PJC gymnastics, www.cheertumble.com
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