How to Lead the Crowd in a Cheer

Nothing is more boring than a fan who sits quietly, occasionally whispering, "Oh, that sure was a nice play." If you plan to show your face at a March Madness game, a local sports bar or home TV party, you'd better get a little spirit.

Instructions

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      Be gregarious, creative and funny. It helps to get feisty, clever and animated. A little rhythm never hurt either.

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      Stand up. No one ever led a good cheer sitting down.

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      Face the crowd. Announce that WE are going to do a cheer.

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      Do a lot of pointing. People always pay more attention if they think you see them.

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      Smile.

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      Have a cheer or chant in mind and deliver it to the crowd as practice, telling them the lines they'll need to repeat, if any.

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      Keep it short.

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      Yell your lines. Try something like: "Let's get a little bit rowdy! R-O-W...D-Y!" or "You walked! You walked! You traveled and got caught!" or maybe "S-I-N-K, sink it! Sink it!" And, of course, there is the opposite: "M-I-S-S, miss it! Miss it!"

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      Conduct the crowd with your hands.

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      Scream and hop around like a mooncalf.