i cant do a back handspring
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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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try hand grips or other exersices then make you use your wrists. also you could try rock climbing.
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a jump-up thats what i call my handstands
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There are a few things you can buy for that.  Hand grips and there's one called Mastergrip (I think) You hold it with your fingers and push down on it.  Also those stress balls may help.  They also make a kind of clay they use in Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your hands.
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Just keep practicing and stick to it.  You know the technique for stopping left, just reverse it for right.
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i and 14 years old and can do my backhandspring, back tuck, front handspring front tuck, lay out, and i just got my full! i have been a cheerleader all of my life! well first get a spot cuz it is kinda hard without it for ur first time!
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run up put ur fut on and do a back flip off.... (i looked it up b4) just type in wall flip tutorial on a search
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Try hanging upside down from the celing with some weights in your hand.
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try kicking(kick flik it) 4 every pratice. then start to do it much more difficult
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Okay...backhandspring. First off when your standing on the floor you always want to bend your knees just a bit, thats what i do. Stick your arms out. Then swing your arms back then up and arch your back. If you jump high enough your legs will be able to get over your head, and always keep your arms straight don't bend them. Im bad at explaining sorry... Good luck though for level 4!
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Try going into a bridge and bending your arms, then straitening them, and keep doing that. It helps me a lot. Then, go by the wall, get in a hand stand, get on your head, and try to get up.
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frst thing you got to do is to adjust your seat post to the lowest positon, so that your feet touches the ground,so that you wouldn't be afraid to fall. then ask someone to hold the bike and guide you then gradually letting go without you knowing it.then try it again and again until you learn...
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you can try starting out on your side and put a tennis ball in your back. This way you wont be able to role
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My daughter takes gymnastics.  She is only 6 and it has taken her almost two-years to get her back-handspring.  I have also seen the cheer classes work on this and it take only a few months for someone who is already athletic.  \n\nTips...trust your coach and workout your arms and stomach until they hurt.\n\nTake Care.
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Get the book "Stick Control" by George Lawrence Stone.  It's boring, dull, heavy, serious, will give you a headache...and you'll be the baddest ass mofo with both hands!  It's the bible of snare work for getting both hands going.
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I don't know how old you are but you really need to practice.  If you feel embarrassed doing it in front of your team, stay after and just stand close the basket with the ball in your left hand.  Don't use your right hand, just concentrate on your form.  If you're good with your right hand you should know the proper form so I won't bother to explain it to you here.  Shoot 5 times from the left side, 5 times from the center, and 5 times from the right side-all with your left hand.  Then practice hitting the backboard on the left side with your left hand.  You can eventually start practicing left handed layups.  You'll be a left hand shooter in no time!
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Put your arms up, lean forward, put your arms on the ground and push off the ground hard!  This should work.  Think hand  hand, foot foot, hand up, hand up.