What is double thigh stand?
The Double Thigh Stand is one of the most important beginner stunts you should know. From this stunt, you can do a variety of variations to create numerous stunts. Tips: Make sure your Bases have deep lunges for the Flyer to stand on. Make sure the Flyer steps in the “pockets” of the Bases, not on their legs.
How do you main base a lib?
The base on the side of the flyer’s standing leg places one hand under the flyer’s toe and one under her heel. The other base grips the flyer’s foot by placing one hand under the foot in between the main base’s hands and one on top of the flyer’s foot.
What is single thigh stand?
Top Person – Stands on locked and tightened right leg and bends left leg and point toes, pulling the knee up towards the chest until the toes reach the right leg’s knee. The left leg in the lib position should be flat from knee to hip and the foot should be glued next to the knee of the locked right leg.
What is a prep in cheer?
The prep, also known as the half extension, is one of the main intermediate cheerleading stunts. This cheer video breaks down all the elements of the stunt, from the base to the spotter to the flyer, stressing that safety is always paramount in cheerleading stunts.
What is a scorpion in cheerleading?
The Scorpion is a beautiful cheerleading flyer position! It is performed facing the side so the crowd can see the beautiful extension of the leg. The Flyer holds the top of her foot with both hands and pulls the foot up toward her head behind her. Her chest is UP and her face is looking at the crowd.
How do I hit a flyer as a lib?
Go into a lib position, with hands on hips. Now bend at the knees without compromising the alignment of the rest of your body. Hold for a second, then straighten your knee and “lock” the leg. Be sure to squeeze every muscle in the supporting leg to the best of your ability.
What is cheer stance?
Cheer Stance: Hands On Hips Stand up straight with your shoulders back, keep your head up and face forward. Your legs should be just further than shoulder width apart with your feet facing forward. Make fists of both hands, and bring them up to rest on your hips or upper thighs.
What does top girl mean in cheer?
The top girl, or flyer, is the one lifted and thrown in the air during stunts. They energetically twist and flip mid-air, placing trust in their bases and spotters to safely catch them.
Is being a flyer in cheerleading hard?
MYTH: Being a flyer is less work than being a base. TRUTH: Although bases have the strenuous job of lifting, catching and keeping their flyer safe, the flyer position also takes an abundant amount of physical effort. Flyers must practice over and over how to stand solidly with their leg locked.