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i've been cheering for almost all my life. and i used to have my double, but once just flipped out and broke parts of my arm and hand. ever since then i have ahad a block and cant get ove rit. please help.
Hi Sarah,
I'm sorry that I can't give you a miracle cure for your mental block but that's because a mental block is all in your head. Unfortunately there is no magic cure and it takes a different amount of time for each person to get over their block. My advice to you is to close your eyes and visualize yourself doing your double. See yourself performing it in your mind. Go through each part over and over. Then believe that you can do it. If you've already done it yourself a bunch of times that you should know in the back of your mind that you CAN do it, you have the ability. So, use your visualization with the knowledge that your body can do it to help you FORCE yourself to do it.
Once again, I'm sorry I can't get you a way to fix it right away, but I hope that you can get past your block and excel in your tumbling.
In the event that that does not work, you may want to visit a sports psychologist or hypnotist. They can often help alot with these kinds of problems.
Good Luck! Please let me know how it goes!
Happy Cheering!
Kimmi
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Expertise
I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.
Experience
My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.
Education/Credentials
I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.
Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question.
If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!
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