Why am I scared to do this?

Question

Okay Im a cheerleader :]

And I was a flyer turned a front turned a back.and now I am a base

I am extremley new at this and lets face it..Im skinny with no arm muscles..at all! And yesterday we did an extention (were you go all the way up) and i was so scared! I couldnt keep my arms locked! but when i did lock my arms the flyer was falling because she flips out when she goes up there..and my back just caught her in time.. now im very scared to go to practice tonight because im afraid i will mess up and drop her because i dont have the strength to do it! I dont want to let my group down but I dont know what to do!

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this is a extension..its not my team i got it one google..

ohh and it wasnt when i locked my arms when she fell. it was another time!

Answer 1

I would ask your coach if you can be in a group w/ a lighter stunt, just to kind of warm you up. Maybe she fell because you got nervous and started trembling, or just plain lost focus. Try to get locked out as soon as possible, and squeeze all of your muscles. Out of practice, I would recommend lifting weights. I'm not saying become a body-builder or anything, just go up to maybe an 8 pound. But start light, at like, a 3 pound. Drink lots of water to keep hydrated, and stay focused. Keep your eye on the stunt, and also keep tabs on the other base and the backspot. Whatever you do, don't not go to practice tonight! Hope this helps! Good luck! Cheers!

Answer 2

i was a base, and i get what you are saying, but you shouldnt be scared for the flyer, she has to take care of herself and stay stiff so she doesnt fall, just focus and locking right away when you go up in an extension, if you just push up and stay tight you should be fine.  

Answer 3

i say do it u got to face ur fear once  if u don't go u will let down ur group  still