Cheerleading: Jumps

Hi! its Lyncy and today I'm going to talk about jumps. Jumps are one of the most important parts of a cheerleading routine because it can give you points. There is very easy jumps which is easy to learn but doesn't give you that much points. There is also hard jumps that is hard to learn and master but gives you earn a lot of points in competitions.

Basic jumps:
* T jump
* Tuck jump
* Spread eagle/ Star jump

Hard jumps:
* Pike
* Toe touch
* Herkie

Basic:
   T jump
This jump is probably the most simple jump. All you have to do is to jump completely straight with your arms in a T position. This jump is probably the first jump that you will learn and master

Basic:
  Spread Eagle/ X
You simply prep, swing and jump with your arms in a high V and your legs spread apart. Just jump off the ground and it will look like an X

Basic:
  Tuck jump
A jump in which the cheerleader uses her/his stomach muscles to pull the legs up with thighs as close to the chest. Knees facing upward as if in a tucked position.

Hard:
   Toe touch
In this jump the legs are straddled and straight. Toes pointed, Knees are back and your hands in a fist in a T position. You do not touch your toes in this jump. Keep your back straight and bring your legs up to you.

Hard:
   Pike jump
This jump is difficult for people because you will need good flexibility for this to b mastered. Both legs are straight, Knees locked and hands are in a folded position. This motion is also called candlesticks. This position/jump is often performed in a ninety degree angle

Hard:
   Hurdler
The straight leg is either forward with arms in a candle stick or out to the side with arms in a T. The knee faces the crowd in a side hurdler or facing the ground in a front hurdler.

Thats all the jumps that I'm learning and know about. There is so many more jumps that you can learn in cheerleading but thats all you should right now. Bye!