Basic cheeleading??

Question

I'm teaching a beginner cheer class at my work(gymnastics/cheer center), and I was wondering what are some basic cheer moves, dances, and jumps that I could teach the girls?? Their ages range from 4-about 9/10 and none have any cheer experience. Thanks!!

I used to be a cheerleader, but Im not used to teaching beginning, and usually I teach advanced gymnastics-not beginner stuff. Thats why Im drawing a blank! Sorry if I sound dumb or like I dont know how to do my job- I do.

Answer 1

I say teach them a basic cheer or two with some sharp arm movements with hands in the blades or fists positions (like a basic Go, FIGHT, WIN cheer) and the basic chaos and yelling afterward (whooo & kicking) You can attempt a jump if they get to that point, do you have a trampoline? I think a basic kick and try to touch your toe is good to start with.

You could also do the:
___________ in the front, let me hear you grunt... cheer.

Just do a search for more, there are tons out there.

Were you ever a cheerleader? Go on YouTube, there are TONS of videos of cheerleaders you can look at. Many of them will be too advanced, but anything gameside you can do the basics of.

If any of them can to forward rolls or cartwheels and you plan to put together a routine for the parents in the end, you can make use of that :-)

Good luck!

Answer 2

Stick with basics...Dont go straight into jumps. NO TRICKS including basic gymnastics. Teach the proper way of stretching. And pointe and flex. Then go into teaching and memorizing the names of the arm positions ex. High V. Low V. T. Rocket. etc. Including the hands ex. blades, spirit/jazz, fists, etc. then feet positions. Make sure you work on the motions then like the sharpness. Then work on pronouncing words while cheering. I mean anybody knows cheerleaders are loud but its important to still know what they are saying. This is where you can put together basic moves to start cheers. They will then be able to increase their memory. Then when you see an improvement in flexibility. You can teach the correct way to approach a split. (pointed toes. hands on hips, etc.) Then approach jumps. starting with the preps. Try easier jumps first like hurkees. That should be a good coupole lessons so let me know when the intermediate lessons start in..LOL. Good luck

Answer 3

This is the basic cheerleading stance. Remember to keep your arms tight because, to the judges, everything is a motion. This stance is called a lunge. It may be used in combination with almost any motion. You may also simply stand with your feet apart while doing motions.


This is a high V. It is a classic motion that is used in almost every cheer, and it may also be used in "prepping" for jumps. This motion is a half high V. Do it the same way that you did a high V, except put one fist on your hip. It can be done with either arm up. This is a low V. It is simply the opposite of a high V.

This motion is called a "K" motion. Make sure that your wrists are kept straight when you hit this motion. It may be done to either the right of the left. It is often done while standing in a lunge.
This motion is called an "L" motion. It may also be done in either direction. Keep your elbows locked.
This is a diagonal. It can be done in either direction.


This is a "T" motion. This is a variation of the "T". It's usually called a half-T. This is a bow and arrow. It is another variation of the "T" motion. Just bend one arm at the elbow.


This motion is called daggers. This is a touchdown motion. Make sure to keep your wrists straight when you do this motion, and keep your fists flat on top! This is a low touchdown motion. Just bring your arms straight down from a touchdown motion.


This is a punch motion. It is often used in cheers that require a crowd response. It is sometimes called a "GO" motion.

Answer 4

i would make up some simple eight counts of just angles, then make up a simple cheer that they can perform infront of each other. teach them the prep to a toe touch, or an x jump. make it fun by having games of simon says or the best jumper gets a treat.

Answer 5

1. hurkie
2. basic piont of the toes
3. step forward turn and turn again


sorry but this is all i can think of lol sorry

Answer 6

If you're teaching, why don't you know your material?

If you must know:
http://www.mspineapple.com/motions.html


scroll down. there are pictures.