Cheerleading: Advice for backspotting a double down?

Question

Do I bear hug the flyer when she doubles? Because most of the flyers on my team don't open up when they twist. What do you think? Also, how can I avoid getting knocked in the face?

Answer 1

i was always backspot for girls bigger than me,

i had to bear hug them all because my flyers weren't that great...

uhmm, as for not getting knocked in the face, dont look up the whole time shes coming down, i used to make that mistake, and i finally decided that once they hit a certain spot, to look straight

and if she changes postitons, then get your bases to hurry and move to avoid having to take her by yourself...

my sister made that mistake, and broke her nose because her bases didnt move to catch, and she caught by  herself

Answer 2

you should definately double down when that happens

Answer 3

Use your chest alot and never bear hug. Either grab by shoulders, arms and legs. Legs is your backup option so try to avoid that if you can.