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Question

I am trying out for cheerleading. I know the splits and can do the jumps, yet I struggle with a cartwheel (i need to do a roundoff, but I can't even master a cartwheel!!!)

Please give me some tips on perfecting a cartwheel and roundoff

If you also know any stretches or tips for getting your jumps higher, please tell me.

I am working on my middle splits, so if you can tell me some good tips and stretches for learning that, please include that.

Answer 1

well first off,u NEED to get those down
those are main cheerleadn moves,

for a cartwheel,run,run as if ur gona do a handstand,but twist,and flip ur feet over[harder to explain,easier to do]

prac. midd slits 4 straddle/toe touch jumps
left/right splits 4 hurkies

go to this site: cheerwiz.com
REALLY GOOD SITE

also americancheerleader.com
my name is cheerprincess101
thats a good site/online commuity of cheerleaders,lol

Answer 2

Here is some info on cartwheels and roundoffs. You need to click all the links in each section about them to get the most out of the tips: http://www.geocities.com/aescougarcheer/basics.htm#td

As for middle splits just doing them is the most helpful, but there are some other stretches on that website I gave you that you can also do.

Answer 3

Alright,first off .. for a cartwheel you start with your good leg in front, or whatever feels comfortable. Keep your hips facing froontwards with your hands up in the air. Next, place your hands on the ground and kickup hard with the leg that is in the air, your leg that is on the ground will naturally follow. With the round off.. its the same thing at the cartwheel except you want to snap down with your legs together. I suggest taking tumbling classes..they really help.

And for your jumps, try doing kicks to each side and the front..and sit in a frog posistion on the ground..you'll notice a difference in your jumps.

GOOD LUCK AT TRYOUTS!

Answer 4

im really good at a cartwheel but i dont know how 2 explain how to do it just have a friend show u how to do it it's realy easy