Expert: Emily - 8/10/2000

Question
i have my try outs for cheerleading coming up in october- what jumps should i work on?  

Answer
CHEERS, Donna!
   First of all, good luck with your tryouts! I'm sure you'll do just fine, especially since you are already starting to think about them now. You can't just get great jumps overnight -- they take time and LOTS of practice!
  For your tryouts, I would suggest working on the most widely used jump in the sport: the toetouch. This jump shows more of your ability than a herkie, hurdler, or others. Most coaches or judges would rather see this jump than the easier ones. At some tryouts, most of the time the students trying out are asked to do three different jumps. Which jumps you would like to perform is entirely up to you, depending on your strengths and weaknesses. For instance, don't perform a double-nine if it isn't as high as your herkie. Out of these three, though, it may be a good idea to have a toetouch. But other than that, just use the performance of your jumps to show off your talent and ability.
  If you would like a better explanation of these different jumps I have mentioned, or information on how to do them, please e-mail me at LHSCheerGirl2002@aol.com, and I would be more than happy to help. Once again, good luck with your tryouts, and let me know how they turned out!

Have a great day, and remember:
*\o/* BE OF GOOD CHEER! *\o/*

Emily
LHSCheerGirl2002@aol.com