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A group stunt usually jumps into this load position before dipping to move into another stunt position. It is a 'mount' or a way of entering into a stunt. [14] This is a fundamental position for cheerleading stunts. Modified Prep: Similar to a prep, the bases start with their hands cupped, then pop up to a stunt at waist level.
The X/Spread Eagle jump is a beginner jump that involves the cheerleader putting their arms up into a V shape and jumping with their legs spread apart. When done correctly, the cheerleader's body will look like an X. This jump is generally used to practice group timing and quickly bringing legs together when coming down from a jump. [3]
Cheerleading organizations such as the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA), founded in 1987, started applying universal safety standards to decrease the number of injuries and prevent dangerous stunts, pyramids, and tumbling passes from being included in the cheerleading routines. [32]
Basket Toss (). A Basket Toss is a stunt performed in cheerleading using 3 or more bases to toss a flyer into the air. Two of the bases interlock their hands. While in the air, the flyer does some type of jump, ranging from toe-touches to herkies before returning to the cradle.
The Universal Cheerleaders Association Division I-A College Championships were first introduced in 1978 on CBS Sports.Top cheerleading teams from colleges across the U.S. and foreign countries perform routines consisting of gymnastics, partner stunts, dance moves, pyramids and high-tosses called basket tosses.
SEE MORE: Ranking the top 10 cheerleading uniforms in college football Most squads these days have multiple uniforms –- and it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the best of the best.
Cheer Athletics began in May 1994 when co-founders Jody Melton and Angela Rogers began their first practice with 2 athletes at a local park in Plano, TX. 1995-1996. The 1995-96 season brought many new challenges. Cheer Athletics had more than tripled in size since nationals, with 3 main teams: Panthers, Tigers, Jags.
The US National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) was established as a way to bring cheerleaders together to learn new skills.Since 1951, [1] the NCA has held summer camps, and is credited with the invention of the herkie jump, the pom-pom, the spirit stick [2] and being the first uniform manufacturer.