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hi kelly im going into my 5th year of cheerleading this year and my team is going advanced which means harder stunts. my question is how can i get my heel stretches high and my scorpians perfect?!?!
Hi Emily!
Ok the only way to perfect these stunts is by improving on your flexibility and balance.
First of all, heel stretches require great amounts of leg flexibility. Some stretches you can work on to improve your leg flexibility are: Splits, straddles, heel stretches with a friend helping to stretch your leg farther, ect.
Scorpians, on the other hand, have more to do with back flexibility. The best way to improve your back flexibility is by doing backbends. Each time, gradually move your feet and hands closer and closer together.
A good way to improve on your balance is with a maeflyer. If you don't have access to one of those, I suggest practicing stepping onto a sturdy chair, locking your leg, and holding it tight for at least 5 seconds!
Good luck and I hope this helps!
Kelly
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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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