Is Anyone a cheerleader??

Question

I'm a cheerleader and i just made my school's 8th grade team, but i want to try out for high school next year. Does anyone have any tips on how to be prepared?

Answer 1

Hey! I'm an 8th grade cheerleader too! Right on! Here's some tips:

1) Smile a lot! Even when you're dead tired and you feel like your going to drop, force yourself to grin. That shows that you can look good in front of a crowd no matter what

2) Be sharp with your motions. Hit them so hard that your elbows hurt! Make your motions nice and crisp, don't slack off. If you're sharp, it will make your routine look prettier.

3) Out of practice, stretch a lot so that you're nice and limber for tryouts. Flexibility helps a lot in cheerleading

4) Be LOUD!! Even if the other girls aren't really opening up and you feel like your the only one yelling (even if you feel dorky) keep up the loudness. This is so important to get the crowd pumped up. Also be clear and articulate when cheering, so that they can understand what your saying and follow you. Don't use a sing-songy voice either. Even if you feel like you sound like a man, it will sound better to the crowd.

5) Learn how to fix your mistakes quickly. Don't be afraid to make mistakes - everybody does. What the coaches will be looking at is if and how fast you can fix them. This shows that you'll be easy to work with during practices.

6) Always stay positive and show spirit! Show them that you won't complain at practices, and that you'll always be willing. Be happy, and show them that you're glad to be there and having fun. For the day of the tryout, (if you have one) wear a shirt with you school's color, mascot, etc. on it. Wear a hairbow with your school colors. Be creative.

7) Before tryouts (like, a year to six months in advance), stretch and exercise daily. By the time tryouts roll along, you'll be so limber and in shape, it will make tryouts a breeze.

Oh, also, you'll have a huge advantage over the other girls, since you're on it this year.

Hope this helps, and good luck at tryouts! Cheers!

Answer 2

no...

Answer 3

I am not a cheerleader but i am a dancer:)

Answer 4

i am a cheerleader the only thing you can do is pay attention to what you are learning this year and every night you get home from practice... practice the stunts dances and cheers soem more! hope i helped!

Answer 5

I also want to try out for the high school squad next year.

I'm going to just try very hard this year and make sure the coaches like me a lot and I am a good leader and work well with others. Just don't goof off this year and try really hard... that's what I'm going to do...

Hope I helped!

Answer 6

I used to be :) but now I switched to tennis which is much better for me. I was on my HS's jv team. well, you really need to give it your all and try to stand out from the other girls. listen attentively and watch carefully while learning dances and cheers. and be loud!  

Answer 7

Just make sure to pay attention in your tumbling class, because that's whats going to set you apart from the rest (backhand springs single and multiple, back tucks, layouts, etc.) Make sure you have all your basics down solid.

good luck! =)

Answer 8

just keep taking tumbling classes and make sure you are really good at dancing! if you continue cheer im almost positive you make freshman team. unless you suck.. good luck!