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How to do a Toe Touch Jump for Cheerleading

 

It is a myth that you need to be able to do a perfect split to have a beautiful toe touch.  If you actually look at one from the side, you will see that your body is in a "sitting" position and your legs come up to meet your hands.  Also, you do not "touch" your toes - you should reach for your heels;  this gives the illusion that your legs are "inverted or hyper-extended".  Here are some tips to keep in mind:

Toe Touch Jump Execution Tips:

• Keep your head and chest up.
• Bring your legs up to you.
• Reach for your heels - not your toes.
• Land with your feet together.
• For the "inverted / hyper-extended" effect, keep your back completely straight and roll your hips under you as you reach for your heels at the top of your jump.
• Keep your body in the "sitting" position and do not lean forward to reach your toes.

For more details, tips and great photos, click TOE TOUCH JUMP Details.

 

 

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Cheerleading Jump Practice Tips

Would you love to improve your jumps? All it takes is practice, practice and more practice! So here are some things to remember when you are practicing:

1. The way you practice is the way you will perform! If you practice “half way” then when you perform your jumps, they will not be their best.
2. Practice in front of a mirror: This way you can see what your jumps look like.
3. Practice smiling: By doing your facials (facial expressions) in front of a mirror you will automatically smile during your jump execution.
4. Practice on the ground: There are several jumps that you can practice while sitting on the ground including the Tuck Jump and the Toe Touch. This technique will allow you to feel what it should be like in the air.

For more Cheerleading Jump Practice Tips, check them out on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE!

Cheerleading Jump Mistakes and Solutions

If you want to master your cheerleading jumps, here are 4 common mistakes and solutions to get you started

1. Practicing with bad habits: Remember, if you want perfect jumps, practice is not enough.  When you practice you MUST use proper skill and technique to create awesome jumps!

2. Starting with your feet apart: When you start with your feet together, you will get the most power and lift off the floor;  also having your feet together looks clean when you perform jumps as a team.

3. Using a double prep: Tendencies to “double-bounce” or add an extra bend of the knees before taking the big dip is a big disadvantage to your success.  When you do this, you are cutting off momentum, wasting energy, and your timing will be off with the rest of your team.

For more cheerleading jump tips, CLICK HERE for our latest post on the Cheerleading Coaching Center.

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Cheerleading Coaches - How to Choose Your Tryout Facilities

Are you a cheerleading coach and getting ready for Tryouts?  Check out our post on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE for the 4 facilities you need to start with and SO MUCH MORE!

Cheerleading Tryouts - How to Choose Your Dates

Are you a cheerleading coach and getting ready for Tryouts?  Check out our post on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE for the 4 dates you need to start with and SO MUCH MORE!