i am trying out for cheerleading and i want to make the team, any advice??
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Tips on Making Your Motions Sharp and Snappy.\nWhat makes a good Cheerleader into a great Cheerleader? Why do some people make it at tryouts and others don't? When you're watching that awesome squad on TV, what makes them stand out and look like a picture of perfection? Well, mostly these questions can be answered with "they know the basics." Sure, a terrific jump or stunt might wow a crowd, but when you're careless or lazy in your fundamental Cheerleading skills like motions, you're sure to lose points on any judging sheet. \n\nMotions are one of the basic foundations of Cheerleading and a essential skill all Cheerleaders should master and more importantly keep mastered. So, whether you're a beginning Cheerleader just learning or an experienced one whose picked up some sloppy habits, get back to the basics, follow these tips and put the magic in your motions. \n\nSponsored Links\nCheerleading Secrets\nBe Successful as a Cheerleader Make the Squad Every Time\nCheerleadingSecrets.Net\n\nKids Cheerleading classes\nJoin our team - 7 Tampa locations! Cheer & tumble ages 4 & up $20mo\nExtremeYouthSports.com\n\nCheerleading Moves\nGreat deals on Cheerleading Moves Shop on eBay and Save!\nwww.eBay.com\nTips on Motions: \n\nSharp 'n Snappy - We've probably all heard this before when referring to motions, but what does it truly mean. It means your arms should be stiff and your muscles tight. Your transitions should be smooth, snappy and quick. You should punch your motions out with a lot of strength. \nNever bend your wrists - Your wrists should never be bent, cocked or out of alignment with your arms. \nElbows - If you're in an extended motion, your elbows should be locked. \nArm placement - Your arms should always be slightly in front of you and level. Know exactly where the spot is to hit a motion and don't settle for anything else than that spot. Again, keep your arms stiff and muscles tight. Don't let your arms bounce or jiggle. \nShoulders - Your shoulders should be relaxed and not raised up like in a shrug. \nFists - Know in what direction your fist should be facing (Examples: In a High V your thumbs should be facing towards the crowd. In a Touchdown your thumbs should be facing away from the crowd). Always keep your thumb outside your fist. Here's a good link for fist directions on some of the most common motions. If ever in doubt, ask your coach. \nTransition -Take the shortest distance to the next motion and wait until the last second to make it. Move quickly and precisely. \nSynchronize your motions - Your motions should correspond with the syllables of the words in your cheer/chant or the count of your dance routines and stunts. \nThe clap or clasp motion - This simple motion is often overlooked. Your hands should be under your chin, your elbows in tightly and your fingers close together. It should look clean and neat. \nKeep. \nExercises to Improve Your Motions: \n\nArm Strengthening - Do arm strengthening exercises like push ups and weight lifting. They offer some great ways to improve the strength in your arms and shoulders. Good motions are made with strong arms. \nHit your motions quickly - Then hold it for about 30 seconds as tight as you can. One tip in the forum also mentions tightening your butt muscles when you do this. As that will tighten your other muscles. \nWork in front of a mirror or video yourself - Stand in front of a mirror and watch as you hit your motions. Look for arm position, fist position and any extra unnecessary movements. Then close your eyes and hit the motion again. Open your eyes and look in the mirror to see how you did. \nEven when practicing other things, be sure you're completing your motions. Don't get lazy and halfway do them. Always complete each motion to the end. \nPractice with your squad - Coordinate your motions and make sure you're doing them in unison. \nMost motions have an opposite or reverse corresponding motio
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sure there is more attention to you, as people must think a freshman making a varsity team is really good. however, the coaches know what you've got, and they wouldnt have put u on the team just to make u feel bad. They know you will contribute to the team. just do what you always do; furthermore, as much attention may be drawn to you, people know that you're only a freshman. dont worry about what other people think. play ur game
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I agree with you. I'm a guy cheerleader and at first i thought it would be easy. I was wrong!! I think it is one of the hardest things i do, and i have an all new respect for it. Well good luck with cheerleading and don't listen to those people who don't know any better.
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Ask the teams in your area if they hold try outs. If they do, go to one of them and if you are any good, they'll sig you up.That is the way it is in my part of the world.
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I do.\nyou might be good at football\nyou might be good at track,\nbut when it comes to basketball you might as well step back come on step back,\nuh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, \nGo to ask.com and type in cheerleading cheers\nPlease Pick Me For Best Answer. Not Trying To Sound Desperate. You Don't Have To Pick Me
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im assuming you were on the team last year?\n\nyou have more experience than these newer girls. im sure that counts towards something. i wouldnt worry too much about it.\n\njust make sure you can do elite stuff (scorpions, heel stretches, fold downs) maybe even go to a cheer gym to practice there. this will guarantee you as a top.\n\nand even if you arn't a top, so what? you can base or backspot. its good to try something different. \n\njust because you arn't a top for partner stunting dosn't mean you can't be a top for basket tosses. \n\njust keep working on your skills and try not to sweat it too much. if you really love cheerleading it shouldn't matter to you all that much. \n\n:)
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yeah...i am SO a cheerleader..the coolest around. to get better on your toe touches, start at the ground and them jump up. i will show you later. it's something courtney taught me.
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Composure, presence of mind and perseverance is most needed for a cheerleader. Here are some regular Cheerleading tips to help you get there. Practice on your voice, a good cheerleading team is known to have a sharp and audible voice across the audience and the judges. Learn to smile and appear calm from the external, appear as though you are enjoying the show and this can work in your favor.\n\nAnother important Cheerleading tip is to be well dressed, dressed comfortably and neatly combed for the event. If you fail to perform a certain stunt, do not get hassled and affect the remainder of the performances. Like in gymnastics, there is a section called recovery that judges use in case a performer fails but recovers gracefully and performs the other steps well.\n\nClick the link below for more information...\nhttp://www1.webng.com/sportsrecreation/Cheerleading-Tips.html
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Well, I kind of can relate. My best friend just tried out for cheerleading. She was REALLY nervous about it too. She kept on thinking negatively, and she thought she wasn't going to make it. But, then she got really excited and then all of sudden she butterflies in her stomach. Kind of how you are? Well, I got her relaxed by just telling her to BREATHE!!! Then told her to think POSITIVELY!! Think that your a great cheerleader, and if they don't put you on the squad...they are CRAZY!!! Just try to stop worrying, you'll probably do AWESOME!! Try hanging out with some friends to get your mind off of things for a little while. And maybe even practice your cheer! And practice your tumbling, and splits, and jumps. Practice makes perfect! That helped my friend alot when her and I just talked about anything and even though I'm a soccer player I helped her practice her cheer. She even tought the WHOLE cheer to me. And, at the end of it all she ended up making the squad! So, just relax. Im sure you'll do great! GOOD LUCK!!\n\nA quote that I have learned that is kind of inspirational...\n"If you think you can, you can! If you think you can't, then your probably right!" -Mark Kay Ash
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ok just calm down and be yourself...If you are yourself, then you will do fine, but if you think about every little thing that can mess you up, then you will mess up, but if you think positive and be yourself, then you will do great!!! Do what you know then your fine....\n\nTips:\n*Encourage other girls on the team\n*Encourage everyone when you guys are playing a game\n*Do NOT ask the coach constantly about other peoples scores, or your score, wait for the results
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Work hard and then harder practice and practice some more!\nThen pester coaches for good teams near you until they have to give you a try out or see how much you want to play.  Then the rest is up to you!\nBest wishes
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Dont listen to other people if they critisize you. Its a free sport not just for girls. Many guys try out for cheerleading. Guy cheerleaders are very strong. And sometimes when guys are brave enough to stand up for what they want to do then girls fall for them very easily. Just trust me and do it! If my bf tried to be a cheerleader i would not critisize him i would be excited for him. dont be afraid just do what you want to do. and if you friends make fun of you then their not your true friends.
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having male cheerleaders are great because when your doing stuts they can really come in handy with all there stregnth.  I say go for it, yah their will be people who might think you look stupid or what not but who cares all the cheerleaders will love you and you might even get other guys wanting to be cheerleaders. So go ahead and do it and have fun!!! GL
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you dont have to be little and skinny to be a good cheerleader. What you have yo do it stretch all the time. That way you jumps will get better. Its good to have strong girls aslo because they can lift really well, so if you think you arent going to fly maybe do some push ups or keep yourself in shape. However, the most important thing is to be tight and clean while cheering asn doing motions! Cleaniness is the most important thing, make sure you motions are super tight!!!! No one
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www.cheerleading-central.com\nIt costs money but helps.
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be sure that you are athletic and are able to tumble. If you can do these things then try out!
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Smile but don't be too cheesy... hit your motions, make sure they are tight and sharp. Make sure you are in the front to learn the dance and/or cheer... don't be afraid to ask questions... wear your school colors... remember you are there to try-out so socialize afterwards...work on the learned material at home... and relax!! If you mess up keep going because I have given people points for messing up but not stopping... it looks pretty bad if you panic... lastly have fun!!! Good Luck