Anyone who's in cheerleading, drill team?

Question

I'm a member of our high school dance/drill team and I really need to get my kicks higher. Are there any streches I can do to get them higher? Our drill team is very known for the kicks that we do and I really need to be able to kick to my nose. Any ideas?

Answer 1

It Depends what Leg you need to kick higher.. but anyways.. here are some tips:

-Practice Your Splits everyday for 2 minutes each leg (right&left)

-If you want to kick higher, one of the most important stretches you can do is to stand straight up, take a step with one foot forward about three feet. Keep BOTH feet pointing straight forward, keep your back straight as an arrow, place your hands on your hips, and simply lean forward. You could easily touch your front toes with your hands if you bend your back, but you want to keep your back as straight as possible. If you are doing it correctly, you will only have to lean a few degrees forward before you feel the stretch in the back of your front leg. Hold for 20 seconds and switch legs.

-Lay down on your back on your bed or on a mat on the floor and ask someone to hold down one of your legs and yo have to pull the other one up as close to your face as you can and do this everyday each leg for 2 minutes...

Good Luck with ur kicks ;) Julie

Answer 2

splits get your splits that will make a world of difference

Answer 3

splits. and also, sit on the ground with ur feet straight out in front of u. then reach for ur toes and hold for about 15-20 seconds. do this 3 times in a row, and then loosen ur legs out by knee lifts. it helps me with kicks