How to Be Tight If You Are a Cheer Flyer

National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research studies reveal that cheerleading accounts for the majority of injuries among high school and college women. Stunting accidents in this dangerous sport contribute greatly to these numbers, and it is vital for flyers to be well prepared when participating in a stunt activity. The best way for a flyer to prevent injury is by remaining tight throughout the stunting process. Practicing the simple "step, lock and tighten" method will limit a flyer's falls in stunting while allowing safe dismounts as well.

Instructions

    • 1

      Determine which foot you lead with. This will be your stronger leg, the one on which you best balance individually.

    • 2

      Placing each hand on the shoulders of your bases, put your lead foot into the hands of the corresponding base. Dip the leg that's still on the ground, holding your weight with arms bent on both bases' shoulders and place the second foot in the corresponding bases' hands.

    • 3

      As the bases dip while grasping your feet to push you up into the stunt, simultaneously lock arms and legs. You will shoot your upper half up, away from the bases' shoulders, as they raise your legs to the stunt.

    • 4

      After locking your limbs, squeeze all of your muscles to remain tight in the stunt.