Cheerleading technique, training, show

CONTENTS......Page 6
Foreword......Page 8
Dear Readers......Page 9
Introduction......Page 10
1.1 Its Development in the USA......Page 12
2.1 General Preparations......Page 16
2.2 Stretching Methods......Page 18
2.3 Stretching Exercises......Page 19
2.4 Strength Training/Exercises......Page 30
3.1 Motion Quality (Arm Movements)......Page 40
3.2 Hand Motions......Page 42
3.3 Arm Motions......Page 43
3.4 Claps......Page 52
3.5 Leg Motions......Page 53
4.1 Tips for Learning Chants......Page 56
4.2 Chants to Learn Together......Page 57
5.1 Introduction and Usage......Page 62
5.2 Examples......Page 64
6.2 Jump Phases......Page 70
6.3 Drills for Jumping Strength......Page 72
6.4 Drills for Upright Body Position When Jumping......Page 73
6.5 Drills for Arm and Leg Position When Jumping......Page 74
6.6 Typical Cheerleader Jumps and Their Characteristics......Page 75
6.7 Dance Jumps......Page 82
7.1 Dance Styles......Page 84
7.2 Music......Page 85
7.3 Props......Page 87
7.4 Formation Changes......Page 89
7.5 Examples......Page 93
8.2 Stunt Roles......Page 110
8.3 Stunt Set ups and Dismount......Page 112
8.4 Stunts (Examples)......Page 113
9. Tumbling......Page 144
10. Performance, Rules and Styling......Page 148
Photo Credits......Page 156