Expert: Cassie - 7/9/2002

Question
 Hi, I am going to be a sr. in high school, and the capt. of the squad.  After I graduate, I plan on cheering in college.
 My Problem is that I am a base on our squad,  but will have to be a flyer in college.  Is there anything that I can do to that will help me be a good flyer now?

 Thank you,
  Jessica

Answer
Jessica, yes there is.  First, you could practice in your own squad. Another thing is to find a gymnastics center somewhere that offers cheerleading or find a male cheerleader that you can practice with,which would probably be the best practice.  I was a flyer, so a few pointers from experience are trust your base, stay tight ("pinch a penny" always helps) focus on something in front of you and never take your eye off of it ( that helps you stay focused and balanced).  You might know from being a base what flyers do wrong, so maybe you could talk to one on specific stunts on what you need to do.  Hope that helps. :)