Cheerleading/STANDING TUCK!!!!!

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Expert: Jessica Bugg - 11/4/2006


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I am getting so frustrated with standing tuck! I only get to practice my standing tuck once a week and that is the time I do really bad! I want to know how cn I practice my standing tuck at home. But I can't find anything! I have a trampoline and I profected it on there and I need to go to the next level, but my mom can't spot me or my dad. So HELP ME PLEASE!        Thanx!

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Please do not attempt a standing tuck at home unless you have already mastered this skill.  It is dangerous to perform if you do not have knowledgeable spotters.  I would continue to work on the trampoline and also any kind of exercise that works your abs would be great because your ab muscles do most of the work when you do a tuck.  

When you are able to practice your tuck is it in a class or a private lesson or with your cheerleading team?

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Jessica Bugg

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I can help with any questions relating to tumbling (beginner through advanced), choreography, fundraising, coaching questions, routines, stunting, transitions, and anything in between.

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I cheered for 13 years and have experience coaching recreation league cheer squads, all-star teams, middle school and high school teams. I currently teach tumbling at a gymnastics facility and have previously directed an all-star program.

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I belong to the Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors as a certified routine judge, USA Gymnastics Professional Member, American Assocation of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors, and the United States All Star Federation.

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I am currently finishing my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Eastern Kentucky University.

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Five former students have gone at to receive cheerleading scholarships at the following schools: University of Florida, Western Kentucky University, Northern Kentucky University, and Centre College. I also have choreographed many state championship squad routines both for school teams and all star teams as well as stunt group routines.

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