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'm in 8th grade and i cheer. when i was in 6th grade a flew, but on that team they never really pointed out my mistakes. now I'm on a new team and for the whole season so far i have been back spotting. then a girl broke her arm and now I'm a flyer. i don't do any thing extreme just preps and show and goes (awesome). i can do them but i have trouble locking my legs. i feel like i am, but I'm really not. and also i have problems when bumping or retaking. I'm suppose to hold up my own weight but i never do. can u give me tips on how to practice locking my legs and holding myself up when I'm not at practice? like when im home or something
Answer Hey.
I used to have the same problems as you my freshman year.
For your legs, something you can probably do is base a little or if you're not going to do that, go through the bases process at home to get used to the feeling of locking out your legs. I got better at flying through basing.
For holding yourself up, you can get two chairs that are the same height (taller ones like stools) and lift yourself up into a hanging drill. That helps build the muscle to be able to hold yourself up. Don't forget to lift up your own butt so you keep good form.
