Cheer terminology

Basic Cheerleading Motions

What are cheerleading jumps and how do you perform them.

Some cheer positions

There are two types of cheerleaders – those who love jumps and those who try to avoid them at all costs. I am definitely a jump person! Jumps are a relatively simple way to add excitement and visual interest to your cheers, routines, and general spiriting. Though it may take some cheerleaders a little bit of … Learning the Cheerleading Jumps Read More »

This article lists 40+ essential cheerleading terms EVERY cheerleader absolutely needs to know - with pictures and video examples to help you nail these terms! These are words you’ll hear all the time at every practice, game, and competition you attend.

Ultimate Cheer Workout

Basing cheer can come with one (or multiple) badges of honour: BRUISES! However, there is one main culprit for bruising and base injury: poor technique and body condition. Here are some of the major issues in basing: • Grannies / ducks basing: Butt sticks out, or shoulders are rounded into a hunchback. This decreases strength/power of the basing and increases back injury rates. • Clunking heads: A.K.A. the ‘cheer kiss.’ Can lead to facial injuries and concussions. • Small pop/dip: The flye

Cheer conditioning & drills for flyers: find out top tips you need to focus on your cheerleading flying skills

Educational cheerleading posters for coaches and cheer gyms