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Question
well im in 8th grade cheerleading and ive landed a couple of times like on someones knee and hits me inbetween the legs. Is there anything that can protect us girls? Like how guys have a protective cup. Can't wear one of them during cheerleading. It hurts bad. What do guy cheerleaders do about things like that? They can't wear a cup do they?
Hey Nicole!
Unfortunantly, They don't make anything like that for girls.
The main way to prevent yourself from getting hurt if you do fall from a stunt is falling correctly. When falling, the most important rule is to always lean back to fall. Never try to fall forwards or straight down. That will end up hurting yourself or someone else. If you feel you are about to fall, fall into a cradle position. This position is easy for your bases to catch. It will also keep everyone safe in the even of a fallen stunt. Also remember when falling to stay tight as a board! Squeeze your legs together and keep your arms glued to your side.
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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