AboutKiki Quach Expertise I can answer cheerleading questions. Whether its motions, jumps, stunts, cheers, or dances. I can also somewhat help with tumbling.
Experience I was a gymnast for a couple of years. I've been cheerleading my whole life was a varsity cheerleader for Mountain View High School who had received second place in NCA Nationals in 1995 and first place in the Everett Salute to Spirit Dance and Cheer Competition in 2006 and tied for fourth place in state for 2007. I am now at a brand new high school called Union High School. My squad has won 1st place in Washingtons WIAA Salute To Spirit in the small varsity division
Education/Credentials A few clinics here and there.
Awards and Honors Most Inspirational, Best Jumps, Most Spirited, NCA All-American 2007 & 2008, Heart Award, Hardest Worker.
Question I really need to get my jumps high! When I stretch for them my legs spread out fare...but when i do them there so low! What should I do to make them higher?
Answer Hey.
Well, when you do your jumps, you want to use your calf muscles. Those are the ones you use most for jumps. Calf raises are good for them. You stand flat on the ground and then raise yourself onto your toes and then come back down to the ground. You should also do some squats and lunges. Even stationary ones will help you work the muscles in your legs. Or go to the gym and use the machines. You can always ask one of the workers what machine can work your leg muscles.
Make sure each motion is tight and strong because if you don't hit everything strong and it's weak, the rest will follow suit. Make sure you hit your T VERY HARD when you jump because you will get a lot more air that way and also tuck your butt under you a bit when you're whipping your legs upwards into the toe touch.
When you're about to jump, find a spot above you and keep looking at that spot. It will help you get higher and also not bend over.
