Cheer Tips for Jumps
Jumps require POWER. Power is a combination of SPEED AND STRENGTH. So what are the most important things you need to focus on to get first row jumps?
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The highest jumps are achieved through mastering TRIPLE EXTENSION:
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Standing up with the hips and knees
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Finishing off with a flick from the ankles through to the toes
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A great jump starts with the prep:
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Slight bend in your knees
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Swing your arms down and behind
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Stand up tall and hit that TRIPLE EXTENSION!
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Hit your motion and shape at the highest point of your jump
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Remember to push your arms down legs back to the start position before landing on the floor again!
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Team jump timing is a bit off? Remember there is a whole count to land, dip and swing the arms before launching off again. If it looks like you're using the floor as a trampoline, slow it down and pause at the bottom.
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Even the most flexible cheerleaders need to work on their jump power to be able to hit pretty shapes in the air!
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