Cheer - How To Keep Your Balance In Stunts! - Tips And Drills For Flyers

[@chloedye4746]

Even 5 years later the most informative video on tips for a flyer I’ve seen! Well done!!

[@angelinalemus9101]

Chloe Dye same

[@ericalinx]

I’m so happy to hear that! 💖 try my full flyer playlist! Erical.in/flyer

[@mimipavey]

Thankyou so much! I am a flyer stuggling with my liberty and these tips show what things i am doing wrong :)

[@luharrell1]

mimipavey I’m not even a flyer I just thought I’d watch it 😆

[@breebree1920]

me too 😭 it’s a struggle

[@jdhaesiaeason3656]

for me, a good thing to do in the air is pull up your stomach and put your weight in your other leg

[@meganguedel]

libs are easiest skill!!!!

[@wh0sannaa21]

It’s A legit struggle I am t youngest on my tea

[@mymilkshake9482]

I am so scared when I am in the air I am a flyer and I just needed some help to do better!

[@ericalinx]

It takes practice! The balance drills will help you gain strength and confidence 👍

[@simplysky7399]

Mya Love me too I get terrified lol

[@iidxainty9151]

Don’t be scared! Make sure your tight and your bases will try their hardest to catch you if you fall! But you aren’t to far from the ground! :D

[@keepingupwiththecuz9727]

Sssaaammmeee today was the first day I did it and it was kinda scary I just need to do better at balance and trust

[@tonipavlovick4857]

Me too

[@kaylaconcepcion6155]

Thanks!! This is helping me so much. I'm a flyer and I need to be able to hold an extension liberty for a couple 8 counts and these are helping me so much!! Thank you!!!

[@ericalinx]

So glad this helps!!!! Try my other flyer workouts too. 💖

[@mmagnes16]

Honestly thank u so much I’m trying to become a flyer and I tried flying at my last practice and my bases said I did really well and they want to make me a flyer so I’m going to practice a lot so when I show my coach I might be able to get it

[@ericalinx]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad you’re making such great improvement as a flyer 👍👍👍 do you do school or allstar?

[@lol-ug8is]

I’m a cheerleader and I’m a flyer so thank you bc I always shake and think I’m going to fall.

[@-crescent422-4]

I did this and now I’m the second MAIN FLYER on my team! :D THANK YOU for making this!

[@ericalinx]

YAY I’m so proud of you! 👍

[@elise10195]

I'm about to fly for the first time tomorrow for tryouts and I'm already expected to have my scorpion, scale, lib, heel stretch, and arabesque. This video has helped so much along with your other videos

[@ryanjanae8121]

You are my life saver! When I started the season my coach didn't put me in the air. But because of your videos I am a flyer now!!!!!!

[@sugeyoseguera6566]

This actually helped me with balancing can u make a video how to keep ur balance when ur doing a handstand? ??

[@sugeyoseguera6566]

***** thx CUZ U help me a lot on our videos😁

[@alexan4092]

Everytime I fly one legged, I lose my balance on the way up. Any tips please

[@ericalinx]

Hit “target” before pulling a stretch !

[@kylalevy1673]

push off really fast using your arms

[@macey2486]

Thank you so much! I'm 5'4 and a backspot on a junior 2 team I've never flown before but my coach told me next season she wants me to be on a senior team so I can fly. I am very flexible, tight with my motions, very good facials, and I love to perform so that's why she wants me to fly but I am very nervous but I do want to fly so I will do this a lot to prepare for next season. Thank you!

[@jazziedeeee]

Erica. I want to fly on a college team. What are some good weight loss/dieting tips that you can give me?

[@ericalinx]

This will definitely help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haiTh6ShfseArc0

[@gracyngeorge9931]

This helped me so much! I’m in a competition cheer team and I’ve never flown before!! I had to learn how to do a heel stretch in one day and i can do one now!!! Thank you so much!

[@ericalinx]

That’s amazing!!! What level are you? Try my full flyer playlist :) erical.in/flyer

[@gracyngeorge9931]

Erica Lin I’m level 2! Thank you!

[@kylelatham9481]

Thanks 4 This Video... It Really HELPED ME IN BALANCING WHEN DOING MY SCORPION AND HEEL STRETCH! TY!

[@ninkiminjaj2312]

I am a self taught gymnast who just started all star cheer this season. I started off as a base on level one, but now I have been moved up to level two and they want me to be a flyer bc I'm super flexible. I tried flying for the first time last week and it was SO HARD. But thanks to this video I realised all the little things I was doing wrong, and I can't wait to put the things I've learned into practice. I'm gonna be working on my body positions and balance at home now, too.

[@ericalinx]

So glad this is helpful! Definitely keep practicing and follow my other flyer workouts too. You're gonna do great!

[@ninkiminjaj2312]

+Erica Lin ♥♥♥♥

[@mariela_2oo4]

In a flier already have my balence but this helped more

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad this helps! Do you do school or allstar?

[@mariela_2oo4]

School

[@mariela_2oo4]

Thanks I love ur vids

[@5perfectiongirlsxx283]

I have only flown for about a year and my team has moved to level 3 and i have been finding extended libs and stetches so hard to balance on this has helped me so so much thank youuu xx

[@fzijde]

I do figure skating but I really needed to work on my balance and flexibility. Because of you I really progressed and my coach is very proud! Tysm

[@fzijde]

I'm sure you would have much talent if you did. You're so flexible and balanced!

[@Itzmangolol]

Thank you I am a 4’11 flyer and I needed this! Because I have never been a flyer!

[@HaysterHw]

Thank you so much! I love this video! It helps so much because I'm a cheerleader for my school and they just put me as a flyer which is really hard because I was a base!

[@ericalinx]

So glad this is helpful! Definitely watch my cheer + flyer playlists 💗🎬

[@ashleygarcia8752]

I haven't had the time to do all of these stretches and the vice that you give us because school started like a month ago and I barely had enough time between cheer and school

[@seapeoplesdidnothingwrong1307]

next make a video on how to read really fast

[@luharrell1]

Spencer Wilbanks what? 😆 just pause the video

[@vurii4296]

maybe try watching "how to pause a video" tutorial.

[@grace_chia]

Your videos have been so helpful! Im a photographer/model and I love using contortion poses in my shots! Cant wait to try some new ones!!

[@caelynbeck3909]

my coach was super interested in making me a flyer but some of the new girls are smaller than me and are also catching her attention so i really want to improve myself before she makes a final decision

[@ericalinx]

i'm so glad to hear!

[@Peyjam1]

Thank you! I’m A flyer that really needs help locking their knees and balancing! Thank you!

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad my video helps you! 💙🎬 try my full cheer and flyer playlist! Erical.in/flyer

[@emmamenezes7815]

how do you straighten your knee while it's in the air?? luv you

[@ashleygarcia8752]

When you show the first one on the heel stretch that literally me with my Leg bent and it so HARD for me to get my heel stretch

[@SavannahRyan]

I am a new flyer and this video was the most helpful thing I’ve seen💗💗

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad! 💕💞 I have lots more flyer workouts/tips too 🎬👍

[@Abqqbtbqt]

I was a base 9 months, im a flyer since yesterday and all was fine, but i cant do the extension... I dont know why but i always go back in the load as soon as they try to get me up. I just too scared dough..😥 has anyone done similar things or has tips?

[@ericalinx]

eliza eli make sure your bases are at an even height - super important! Squeeze EXTRA tight as you go up.

[@ambermma2838]

I have the same problem :(

[@laneymarie8439]

When you do a extension don’t think about falling. Instead think about reaching for a huge first place golden trophy. I’m a experienced flyer and this tip always works for me

[@jasminescobedo7404]

eliza eli Don’t look down Squeeze a lot Put ur fear into ur smile Be so tight u can feel ur muscles tense up

[@hellokennao]

Sometimes you have to get used to the stunts but you should always try your best

[@andreearobinson1925]

thank you erica im a new flyer on my cheer team and im really struggling to keep my balance...this really helped

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad this is helpful! Watch my full flyer playlist!

[@itslina713]

This was my first ever year of cheer *2017* I loved it!! I’ve never heard of cheer in my life until this year. I’m level about l2 and here are my flying skills -prep cradle ofc -tik Tok lib /heel stretch (only right cause hip injury :( - over (split?) bow and arrow -almost double down - soon kick full 🙂😇

[@ericalinx]

That’s amazing for one year! You’re very talented 💜 keep up the great work!

[@katiealexandra6347]

I’ve wanted to be a flyer forever this will probably give me a better chance! You earned my sub.

[@ericalinx]

Thank you so much! Keep me posted on your progress in cheer and flying :)

[@cheerworldwithrileyg720]

Great info, my 7 year old flyer learned so much in this video, great tips!!!!❤️

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad to hear that! I have a full flyer playlist: erical.in/flyer

[@muchlove_maya]

TYSM! This helps so much!

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad! Try my other tutorials and workouts too! 🎬♥️👍

[@muchlove_maya]

@@ericalinx yes already did!

[@kathrynjordan6167]

I just started watching some of your videos and they are super duper helpful!

[@Defnot_LianaxurBFF]

Thank you so much. This helps a lot because I’m a flyer and it’s scary because I’m tiny and I am tiny-year-old and big teenagers that are like 6 foot have to hold me and I’m so high so this helps a lot to hold my balance. Thank you.

[@Joecook0201]

I have accomplished my goal by succeeding a straight scorpion! THANKYOU SO MUCH!

[@HELLO-lf9qq]

I have cheer this friday. I am the flyer. When i was on top, i keep going to the side but i didnt fall. Pls help me ASAP! I have to do needle on top

[@HELLO-lf9qq]

***** thanks!!!!!!

[@anastasiafine]

Do you know how to get more ankle strength without ankle weights? I always have a problem with rolling them and it kinda hurts when doing stunts because of all the pressure and my right leg is weaker than my left. Thanks!

[@love-gt9kn]

Thank you so much because all of my life I've been a Base and this year I have to be a flyer so thanks for the tips❤

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad my video helps you! 💙🎬

[@sophiaaaa2540]

Tysm! I'm moving on to a junior team and I'm going to be the youngest/ shortest/lightest one there! I was never a flyer before

[@ericalinx]

You'll do great! Follow my flyer workouts 🎬

[@larar9476]

im really happy today because they assigned roles and it turned out in me being the main flyer :D

[@ericalinx]

Yessss that’s awesome!!!! 👍 do you do school or all star?

[@MollyAnnelle]

omg this i s so good thank you!

[@ericalinx]

Molly Annelle so glad it's helpful!

[@cristinamontes2286]

Hey! this helped a lot. Im having trouble with not leaning forward when I go up, and its caused by my upper body. My legs are locked, but my shoulders and upper body are causing me to fall forward. How can i fix this? Thanks :)

[@Amillionbeesandbutterflies]

great video Erica..will start this right away..but my left leg is not that flexible. I can do a side split but not a straddle. I also can't get my legs closer to my face while sitting. Also, please post some tutorial on how to improve the back bend while in split. Please help with these. Many thanks.

[@Amillionbeesandbutterflies]

***** Thank you sooo muchhh

[@serinaperez5667]

Im going to be a cheerleader sooner or later so this might REALLLY help me since I've never been on a team before.

[@ericalinx]

That’s great, Serina! Are you joining a team this year?

[@danceinfromatstudiohome9333]

That was the best I can already do it and I just watched it for the first time well a little bit not that good but good

[@danceinfromatstudiohome9333]

Thanks

[@emilynicole2849]

How can you prevent ankles from rolling out I always struggle keeping them in:(

[@ericalinx]

Focus your weight toward your big toe and the ball of your foot!

[@stephanievega939]

Omg!! U saved me so much thanks you for making this video u just made my night lol!! Now i can do these drills and i will be better! And i found my problem all thankd to you!!

[@stephanievega939]

+Erica Lin i watched some after watching this video and they helped a little too im going to keep practicing thank you i will watch the other videos!

[@stephanievega939]

+Erica Lin ok i will 👍👌

[@amyagrace8299]

Thanks for all the great tips I want to make my middle school cheer team and this works great ❤️❤️

[@ericalinx]

+Amya grace I'm so glad this works ❤️❤️ good luck at tryouts!!!!

[@lunarkayla3177]

Oh my god thank you so so much I got my scorpion a few weeks ago and I could not for the life of me balance it! This helped so much you've earned a new sub!

[@ericalinx]

That's amazing!!!! So glad to hear 💜 TYSM for subbing ❤️❤️

[@somethinginteresting2964]

this wworked so good you are great

[@MissMayEK]

OMGG tysm this worked I'm gonna ask my mum which cheer I'm gonna go TYSMM

[@ericalinx]

Yesssss omg I’m so happy to hear that! Go for it!

[@samyyagobson9617]

This vid was very helpful because I am the captain and I have trouble balancing with my toe touch.And I have a questioni can't do a split how will I be able to do one

[@totally_not_avy]

I am a flyer and I try to hold my lib. I focused on looking straight ahead with my butt clenched and it worked! I still struggle to hold my scorpion without my ankles rolling. Any tips?

[@ericalinx]

Push your weight into your front toe slightly!

[@crystalnemox2779]

When I do a heel stretch on the ground, my legs are completely locked. But when I get in the air, they're always bent. Any tips?

[@crystalnemox2779]

Okay thank you!

[@brittanyjazmine5958]

I have trouble with toeing and keeping my foot balanced, is that what the ankle weights are for?

[@shrxomii6526]

this was nine years ago but this helps me a lot! I’ve spent my whole life a flyer it’s horrifying going in the air still haha, but I’ve gotten used to it

[@ericalinx]

I'm so glad this helps! Try my full flyer playlist!

[@caitlynlamb5039]

I'm doing really basic thing like prep and extensions, but I can't seem to keep my weight in one spot! I either put a lot of weight on my toes or heels. Any tips?

[@brittanydowling6937]

Hey Erica your videos help ALOT but how do you keep your foot from ''sickling''

[@avalovely]

I found out that I am a flyer today and I am really nervous and it is pretty scary at first but after doing it a few times I got more comfortable

[@ericalinx]

It gets easier with practice!

[@sarangal7781]

Thank you Erica, Its really very helpfull

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad! Try my other tutorials and workouts too! 🎬♥️👍

[@chinguuminseok5005]

im a girl whos trying to become a flyer after 5 years of leaving cheerleading. I want to get back in cheerleading when I get to HS (Next year), so watching this video might help me

[@lllam-mx3cs]

Hi i need help!! This weekend is a big comp and im on level 2. In one of my stunts i have to move left in a one leg prep. I keep hipping and i always fall. i always pop my hip out. Do u have any tips?? Please help!!

[@liabutterfield3249]

I have hyperextended splits and can touch my nose to the ground in them but I just cannot seem to pull a heel stretch or even get close to a needle without bending my leg! Any tips on this? I know I'm flexible enough but I just can't pull that particular stretch :(

[@danichamberlain3402]

I have trouble balancing when I go up in something as simple as a full (extension) this helped

[@ericalinx]

I’m so glad this helps you! Run through my full flyer playlist 💜

[@celiagries1386]

Thank you so much!! you're videos and suggestions are so helpful(:

[@ericalinx]

So glad they're helpful!

[@lalan2886]

Thank you your vid helped me a lot even though I am not a flyer I just wanted to balance on one feet and this helped me alot

[@silverfoxgaming2484]

im not a cheerleader but i love doing stunts this will help alot.tysm!!!

[@ericalinx]

This is great for acro yoga too!

[@meganfrank4359]

I'm having trouble with a one foot prep got any tips

[@brittanydowling6937]

Thanks Erica one more question how do I get over my fear of falling and being in a full extension lib, heelstretch ,scorpion etc ?

[@danicash2733]

I have trouble not sickling my foot in my stunts, any advice?

[@jennifervanos5212]

Thank you so much! This really helped me! Also, your music taste is awesome :)

[@hannahdaprettiest4246]

Omg!! So helpful and a great video!!❤️. When you said to squeeze your butt, it made me think of a great reference my team and I have. It is to "pinch a penny". That always helps me when I'm flying! Keep up the great work!!❤️

[@alicerizzo5718]

Can you make a video on how to survive your first day of cheerleading? I need something for beginners, I want to start but I dont know where to begin

[@ericalinx]

Be confident and open to try new things. You'll do great! 💜

[@alicerizzo5718]

***** Well thanks! I will definitely try :)

[@andreageorgina6195]

thank you I hope this helps me, Im having trouble balancing I feel its fear and Im not locking my knees. My coach want me to pull my body positions with the right leg but Im terrible i dont even have my splits in that leg ( I sound like a really bad flyer ) but Im reaaaaally tiny so I cant be a base :(

[@celiagries1386]

Hey, i was wondering if you could help me out(: so I'm very flexible, I have a good needle & a bow and arrow on both legs (right is hyper-extended, left touches my head) and I'm very interested in flying, I've done a little in the past (not this season but the last) but I get tumbling pretty quickly so I am moving up levels each year. I have no problem with the flexibility in flying, it's really just the balance and staying really tight. I am 5'5, so I'm kind of tall to fly & I need to be even tighter than people who are like 5' aha. Do you have any tips? I've always loved the feeling of being in the air, and I really want to be a successful flyer! Thank you so much, and I lovee your channel by the way(:

[@ericalinx]

Height won't hinder flying ability. I'm always taller than the other flyers, and it works out totally fine, trust me. 💖

[@veryrelatabletbhlol6767]

Oh jeeez, so I’ve been doing cheerleading for about two years and I based for that time but this year our flyer was toooo scared to fly and be it so they chose me and I’m over here like oh goshhh but at the same time really exited and I’m just so nervous that I’ll fall (ive done it three times already but)

[@ericalinx]

Believe in yourself! You can do it!

[@kikilovespurple1]

Do you have anymore tips for sickling because I do it by accident and I think it’s why I can’t hit my lib

[@quiondrathomas4739]

I don;t have ankle weights. Are they really mandatory?

[@emilylove6530]

This video was so helpful, thanks! 😄

[@ericalinx]

👍👍👍

[@starexotics7202]

I'm a new flyer and i'm super shakey in the air. I squeeze everything, including my butt and I still shake so I'm not stunting which really hurts. any advice to not be so shakey?

[@amiraj4676]

Its like whatever I do, I can't seem to lock my leg and I keep rolling off. I can't have any social media because of how dangerous it is so its hard to get help. But, do you have any advice?

[@camidc7]

This was very helpful to me because I just got asked to join a lvl 3 team and fly, as I am usually lvl 2 and base!! I am so excited, but also really nervous!! I can pull a very good heel stretcher but I need a lot of work on my needle, so what is a good way to practice scorpions and needles?

[@ericalinx]

+Cami Coookie I have tutorials on scorpion and needle, which will help tons! Focus on keeping your legs on a straight line - scales are good practice, too!

[@EmnetAyele]

Can you do tutorials on how to do specific flyer positions (heel stretch, scorpion, scale, etc.) ??? I know you've already explained some stretches in your videos, but could you make more like your "how to do a needle/straight leg scorpion video? Also, how heavy should the ankle weights be? Thank you so much for making these videos by the way! They are really helpful! :)

[@EmnetAyele]

Thank you so much! :D You're the best! ^_^

[@its.lit.taylorr7038]

Omg everything in this video helped thanks!

[@iLovetaytayswift1]

Step 1 helped A LOT. Thanks!

[@sofiaa8321]

Hi!! I'm a flyer and im struggling while doing a basket toss. I know its not any of the bases or spotters faults because they can do it almost perfectly with other flyers. Any tips for doing it without hurting bases or spotters and without falling to the sides? Im always very tight and I put my legs together when they throw me so im not exactly sure whats going wrong.

[@ericalinx]

Videotape it to see where it’s off. It might be that you’re thrusting backwards to launch yourself, which can result in a slight lean sideways

[@sofiaa8321]

Erica Lin ok I will try that thx 😊❤️

[@bejiluniverse]

This video is awesome! Thanks for the pointers. I guess they probably work easier for you, though, because you have shorter legs. I have a short torso, but long legs so I have problems with dancer pose :(

[@kiragrace8348]

thanks for this hope it helps cause i’ve been a main base my whole life but then i’m light so i’m becoming a flyer

[@ericalinx]

That’s awesome!!! How do you like flying so far?

[@rafiaahmed9553]

Hey there. I can't seem to do the scorpion by myself. When someone pushes my leg from behind, I believe I have a quite decent scorpion but when I try to do it by myself (with or without a wall) it seems that my leg is being pulled down. Any advice for improving?

[@rafiaahmed9553]

***** Thanks girl! I will try it then.

[@haileywood431]

i can get up but my right knee, the knee that is being held, bends really weirdly inwards no matter how hard i tighten my legs it doesnt wanna go in idk what to do

[@lucymayt5872]

This is such a helpful video thanks so much ILY! :D

[@Viafini]

This is kind of not related to flying but in order to make my cheer team we need to be able to do a backbend, and I just can't. Sounds really basic but I can do it with a spot, but not alone. I just am scared of falling, and my arms won't stay locked. Do you have any tips? Thanks so much!

[@Viafini]

Thanks so much, I'm just starting to get interested in cheer, and I have sooooo many questions but can never find answers. Thanks for the tip! I'll probably be asking more question along the way if that doesn't bother you, so another thank you in advance :)

[@Kia22229]

Ok so im having trouble with my flying bc when I go in the air I have to do the thing where u put your foot up in the air and hold it with one hand but when I hold it and they spin me around I always fall is there anything u think I could do

[@Kia22229]

ok so im in half and we all move in a circle idk how to explain but we move in a circle ad every time i move i loose my balance

[@Kia22229]

and I'm in my heel stretch when i move

[@Kia22229]

ok thank you amazing videos btw you are really helpful!

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[@Kia22229]

idk what your saying??

[@oaujawalker7354]

can you make a video on backbend kickovers Erica

[@ericalinx]

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[@jrneea.h4400]

Do you have you hyperextended needle if so can you do a video on it

[@akirrarebecca8515]

im a self taught gymnasts/tumbler/cheerleader and im trying out for my school cheer team and i cant get balance on my heelstretch and u need a heel stretch to get in. any tips to help? the ones in this video help alot but u gotts hold the heel stretch for a long time

[@ericalinx]

Try my heel stretch tutorial!

[@serenitiwageman4838]

Do you have any tips going from a teddy bear to a heel stretch? Thanks!

[@ericalinx]

Practice going from teddy bear to target (single-leg cupie) - then pull your heel stretch. Gradually reduce the lag time until it’s one smooth motion!

[@serenitiwageman4838]

Erica Lin thank you so much! I tried this and I actually held it up!

[@ericalinx]

+Kennen Rayn that’s awesome!!!!! ❤️❤️ keep me posted on your cheer/flyer progress 👍