I am thinking about being a cheerleader what do u do when u try out. (High School cheeerleading)?
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talk to some of the girls who are already cheerleaders there... i think they have certain routines that the group uses and u have to show that u can do them .. and i think u have to come up with one of your own routines--<or at least that's what my wife told her little sister last year when she tried out>--
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I hope you already play on a high school team or else it's probably too late for you to ever make a college team.\n\nDo you know any quarterbacks who would go to a field with you and throw you some different type of passes with you running some basic patterns.\n\nYou will have to be able to catch balls that are thrown very quickly and hard.\nThen even if you can do that like many other guys,you will have to be able to hang on to the ball after getting hit hard by a defensive back.\n\nThis is where many fairly good athletes fail to make it because not everyone can take the hard hits after catching the ball.\n\nJust get out and play as much sandlot or touch football as you can.\nIt's best to practice with someone with a good throwing arm who will help you get used to catching well thrown balls.\n\nIf you can do this then go and try out for a high school team if you are in high school.\n\nAsk the opinions of a coach or any friends you have who are already on the team.\n\nGood luck I hope you make it.
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most gyms (as in places where you do gymnastics, none of that YMCA junk) offer classes to help cheerleaders. if you can't do that then i would recomend just working on your flexibility and stomach, leg, and upper-arm strength.
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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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Do something that you like, or you will be misrable.  Do NOT do what your parents think you would like or be good at.  They screwed me even years after high school w/ that one!
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I coach a midget league cheer squad and applaud you for taking on this task.  \n\nFirst of all, you must get these little girls respect.  I do this by calling 3 to 4 practices per week with a 2-1/2 hour practice time frame.  With drink and restroom breaks, and the occassional talking etc, 2 -1/2 hours is not a very long time. Since we were cheering for the football team, our practices began August 1 and continued throughout the football season.  We practiced from 6:00pm-8:30pm until it began to get dark (then we moved it up one hour).  Another coach in our area does 5 days a week with 2 hours per practice.  Either way, the girls get about 10 hours of practice.\n\nRemember that respect is earned.  Don't expect these youngsters to do something that you aren't willing to do.  My girls and I begin our practice by running a complete lap of the football field and stopping to stretch.  Be sure to stretch the major muscle groups (like you did as a cheerleader).  After the stretch is complete, another lap....and that means everyone including the coach.\n\nAfter a quick drink, it will be time to learn and perfect the cheers and chants.  You didn't say whether these little ones had had any prior experience, and some may not have....so everyone should be patient while all of the girls catch on.\n\nBe sure that all of the girls know the basic cheer motions:  Hi-v, lo-v, T, half T, hi-touchdown, lo-touchdown, diagnals, candlesticks, buckets, etc.  I usually do these to Simon Says.  The girls love the game and it makes them learn to shap the movements sharply.\n\nthere are several sites that give cheers/chants etc.   But, we find it best to make them up on our own....or at least tailor the canned cheers to fit our team.\n\nAs for stunts, be sure that you are qualified to teach these little ones the proper methods for bases, flyers and spotters.  There are videos that you can buy that will teach you how to teach them how to do stunts correctly.\n\nJumps....this is an intrigal part of the cheer squad.  Work on Starting position and lift....we use a trampolline once a week to give the girls a little extra confidence.  Don't forget that most jumps rely on dexterity and muscle tone.  \n\nYou are the coach....you are not there to be miss goody two shoes.  If you see something that is not right, stop everyone and call attention to it.   Demand perfection....demand the best!  Let them know that you are being hard on them for their sake, and remember to praise them when they do well! You will not only get their best effort but their respect.\n\nWe end every practice with gymnastics.  We focus on cartwheels, roundoffs, back handsprings, and back- walkovers.  Again, be sure that you have the support you need to track these girls...and don't let them attempt something that they have not done.\n\nMost of all, have a good time....and good luck!
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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
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I am here to help! Dont listen to people saying its not that hard...u only have to do cheers! well this is the true story:\nYou will probaly have to work with this material: You should learn a cheer,a chant, a dance, two jumps & additional tumbling.\n\nThere are judges from out of town that will be there choosing who makes it. but dont worry. just keep eye contact & SMILE! gurlie...if you dont smile...then you mite as well not be there! Make sure to keep your motions straight & tight. dont yell...people dont want little girls on their team. cheer from the diagrahm,in your stomach,not from your throat. make sure your words are loud short & choppy,dont sing them. SMILE SMILE SMILE.... the worst mistake you can possibly make is to not smile! keep eye contact with the judges. while your doing your dance act like your having fun...put some attitude into it! make sure after your jumps,chants,cheers,& tumbling to show spirit!that means just throw your hands up & yell go team..get spirit,pump it up,things like that. make sure when it is your turn to tryout when you are walking in jump & show spirit as much as possible.what ever you do, do NOT do jumps when it is time to do tumbling skills,so that means no round off toe touches or toe touch handsprings or tucks.wear your hair up in a high pony tail with shorts that are black and not too short & show your butt!wear a short sleeved white tee shirt that is not too tight or not too loose...make sure that when you do jumps,tumbling,etc. that your tummy doesnt show...judges hate to see skin!SMILE,SMILE,SMILE,& SHOW TONS OF SPIRIT,& SMILE!this is my advice that if you follow,you have no reason to worry.make sure that you eat a good meal that day & for the week of tryouts drink lots of water,caffine messes up your voice!SMILE!!!you should do great!good luck!hope this helps!try to remind yourself that your trying out for fun & if you make it GREAT but if you dont,well there's always next year & i've learned from it!good luck!email me if you want any tips..i am a school sideline cheerleader for football & basket ball & am also a competitive all star cheerleader!email cheer1_06@yahoo.com* please if you need any more help!
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Hey, that's great you are trying out for cheerleading! And you sound very prepared, but just some tips for tryouts...\n\nBe fit, on time and enthusiastic. Be prepared and alert to follow instructions. Keep a \npositive attitude. Always have a smile on your face! \n\nListen to your captain/instructor. Don't play around with other people too much, I mean, be friendly, but this is serious work. Pay attention to steps you will be asked to follow, because you will learn something and then you have to preform it on the spot!\n\nDon't be late for ANYTHING. Show up 3 hours early if you have to! 3 hours LATE will piss them off for sure!\n\nBe sure to stretch real good before and after tryouts. Don't attempt moves unless you already know them or have trained for them. It will cause injury and annoy other team mates.\n\nNEVER be afraid to ask a question (it's better than not knowing and making a fool of yourself), but don't say something like "I can't do this", no one needs - nor likes - a quitter, and that will send you packing SO fast.\n\nIf you make a mistake, move on and don't cause attention. Have tight moves and high jumps, and cheer LOUD!\n\nGet lots of rest the night before, don't try and do too much physical activity the day before besides stretching or practicing a rountine, bring snacks and lots of water, don't wear jewlery, don't wear makeup, don't chew gum, keep your hair puled back, and most importantly keep that smile and passion!\n\nI hope you have fun and make the squad! Good luck!
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It's all about Cheerleading. If you don't believe it's a sport try out for it. it'll cahnge your mind. It's hard work see for yourslef.
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First, you need to pick a sport that you are interested in, or that you think you will work at(and that you will have fun in!). Then, if i was you, i would practice at the sport however much you possibly can, but don't overwork yourself. Then when the try-outs come, give it your all and show the coaches what you can do. If you pick basketball, softball, tennis, or volleyball, you can email me for practice ideas.
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My cheer team went to Nationals in March, and the best  thing besides being 100% prepared and completely confident in every move, jump, and stunt is to practice in front of an audience.  \n\nFind out how large the floor you'll be performing on is, and measure the outline with tape on the gym floor or wherever you practice.  Go over how you will enter and exit the floor again and again.\n\nInvite everyone you know to watch your squad perform.  We had more experienced cheerleaders and coaches from other teams critique us, and we performed three times.  The bigger the audience, the more you will be prepared for the competition.\n\n\nMake sure to practice your facials, especially in front of an audience! Sometimes when you're nervous, you think that you are smiling but you aren't.\n\nMake sure to be full of spirit, because that's one of the things that the judges will look for!\n\nHave lots of fun, good luck!
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U should go to your local cheerleading squad and ask for a private lesson to learn the basics so that when they say something like everyone show me ur Herky u will no what to do. I hope u take my advice and make the team!!!!
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post try-outs and have it annonced over the local radio,make fliers and put up in your neiborhood. i hope you get that energetis person your looking for.        GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! TEAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
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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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When I was still in school, I tried out for cheerleader 3 times. The first 2 times I didn't make it. But I wanted to be a cheerleader and so I kept trying. \nFinally on my third try out I made it. \nYou have to decide for yourself how much you want to be a cheerleader. You can give up or keep trying.
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I think my greatest accomplishment is working hard to become a cheerleader.I always wanted to be one and finally am one. I worked long and hard to get to this so thats why Im proud.