How to do jumps for cheer : tips, tricks, and drills for beginners

[@madilynkinlaw6099]

Tryouts are on Friday... wish me luck! Edit: I didn’t make it but it made me find my passion which is volleyball!!

[@brelynnmellen3763]

madi k you got it girl!?

[@lauracharry1891]

how was it

[@madilynkinlaw6099]

Panda girl Plays Roblox I didn’t make it :(. but that’s kinda good bc I found my passion which is volleyball!

[@xXCinnamonCakeGamingXx]

i’m so glad!!

[@RS-ww1lx]

aww well I’m glad ur doing volleyball! maybe this will be a good thing, God created everything for a Purpose

[@SHARAEYAHAKINS]

GUYS so i did all these and made the TEAM!

[@brayleighwilliamson9135]

How long did it take you? 🥺

[@SHARAEYAHAKINS]

@@brayleighwilliamson9135 two weeks because I did it everyday twice a day

[@SHARAEYAHAKINS]

@@brayleighwilliamson9135 but if your flexible already it should be easy

[@brayleighwilliamson9135]

@@SHARAEYAHAKINS I’m not flexible at all!☹️😫

[@taylorhunt110]

Congrats

[@parristowner3253]

just another tip for people if you want correct technique, is that when you jump, make sure your elbows are together, before you put your arms up, and make sure that when you bring your arms down, they are still together until they get to just below your chin. also if you can help it, try to keep your chest up, as your jumps will look so much cleanerrrr. i hope that was explained ok because i dont explain things very well, but i hope that in quarantine your all practicingggg!! :) xx

[@brelynnmellen3763]

Thank you!

[@Anonymous45899]

This was vey help full my cheer tryouts are in 2 weeks I’ve never done cheer before but after this video i have hope of getting on the team :) Update~ I made jv

[@jenecisbatres3543]

Did u make it?

[@Anonymous45899]

@@jenecisbatres3543 yup

[@haniyahassan172]

Were ur jumps super good im rlly worried for my tryouts

[@Anonymous45899]

@@haniyahassan172 yup! I actually got told my jumps were very good for me doing cheer for the first time just stretch everyday and practice as much as you can that’s how I got my jumps rly high

[@iyanubanks100]

I have JV sideline cheer tryouts this week and next week. I’ll give you an update ☺️

[@gracecaroline9188]

I love ur personality this was so helpful and FRIENDLY HAHAHA

[@brelynnmellen3763]

🥺👉🏻👈🏻🕺🏼

[@r3leee]

Just got into cheer, and this is helping! But since it’s Covid-19, I’ll take classes after it ends. For now, this is helping.

[@ipsita7620]

Same omg!

[@ItsAudi25]

Thanks for the video! My 8 year old daughter is a competitive cheerleader and I have been trying to find some things I can teach her or help her improve on from home. I would LOVE to see some of your stretching routines/workout routines, more legs/jump height techniques, stretches, etc. And tips to help her with the front walk over she’s struggling when it comes time to stand up from the walkover... Really any strength and conditioning routines that you like... I would love to see all of those things.. If you have the time to make a few more vids?! Thanks again for the content!

[@makanamartinez7352]

This was so helpful! I made Varsity on my first because of these tips!!

[@nikkole5133]

this is an old comment but can you please help me on how to make varsity 😭

[@makanamartinez7352]

@@nikkole5133 okay! Be confident in yourself! Also, check in with your coach on what you can work on after cheer clinics! Have good attitude!! These were the key to me making Varsity!!

[@morganw3778]

Did you use ankle weights when you practiced and if so, how much did they weight?

[@makanamartinez7352]

@@morganw3778 Hi! I did not use ankle weights but I would suggest 5 lbs just to not over do it :)

[@lachellee]

@@makanamartinez7352 any tips on how to get the front leg up or how to do a hurdler in general??

[@emiliamaress]

Tryouts are in two weeks i’ll update y’all then, wish me luck 😳

[@isisjones2503]

Can’t wait to find out if you made it or not I wish you luck!!

[@lizzie7219]

Mk

[@zaharablaize5949]

Good luckkk😝💕

[@technaraa8941]

How was it?

[@zaharablaize5949]

@@technaraa8941 I had mine and I found out today that I made it🥳🥳

[@gabby9240]

i am trying out for cheer in a month for the first time and this helped a lot thank you!

[@Esmeress]

How was it? :)

[@izzyplayzroblox6639]

Thank you so much! This was very useful, I have cheer tryouts in 3 days and I don’t have any experience doing cheer, only tumbling and gymnastics but that was only when I was younger so I’m not as flexible as I was

[@rubymerriweather]

i’m only just starting cheer (never done it before ever) but i’ve done synchronized swimming for about three years or so and you really don’t need to be super flexible to do any of these jumps. we would do these as warm ups for flyers and bases on lifts and i was able to do these before i got my splits. just stretch yourself out a bit and warm up and you should be fine

[@lifeofcece588]

I made my highschool cheer team and our first game is September 26th!!!!😁sophmore szn

[@elizabethjuliana3869]

tips?

[@maddiecregar08]

This was very helpful! I made the cheer team without having to tryout because there were some communication issues at my school and they need more people so yeah i'm on the team now XD. I start at the end of July (that's when camp is) and then I cheer at our first day of school pep rally! This video is great!

[@jadeboersma3734]

Great beginner video with great technique showed! Definetly going to be sending to my athletes for tips and tricks on how to improve and to help them practice ❤

[@lindsayapodaca2530]

Tysmmm! I subscribed! I just discovered an interest for cheer and I’m a little sad because tryouts for my school already ended but at least I have the whole year to work on skills and prepare right😅 I cannot tell you how much I was relieved to hear you say that flexibility didn’t matter so much ty again!

[@keichellefuqua1584]

Tysm this helped me

[@n1nted.h0e19]

Thank you 😊

[@alliwaIIi]

I have like zero experience in cheer and I wanna try out for the team and tryouts r in 3 days so I’ll update if I make it!! I did not make it😭😭💀💀💀

[@fullsun458]

my hs cheer tryouts are in May but I'm trying to practice now so I have better chances! I'm doing these drills along with a 10 minute stretch routine and 10 minute workout routine. I'm writing this comment to hopefully stay motivated (lmao

[@angelorrydesir1270]

Tryouts are comingggg 😊

[@arya2571]

just focus on spirit!! If your jumps aren’t perfect or high it’s okay just make sure to keep your legs straight and point your toes !! I made varsity w only one yr experience lol

[@fullsun458]

@@arya2571 omg hey guys!! I forgot about this comment but my tryouts were about a week and a half ago. I actually did exactly what you said because my jumps weren't as high as the girls with experience (this video still helped me with understanding all the basics though

[@fullsun458]

@@angelorrydesir1270 ahh they went really well!! I ended up making the JV team with 16 other ppl and there were well over 50 girls trying :))

[@arya2571]

A Three Inch Fool YESS!!! proud proud

[@bumkayla.beebug]

I quit cheerleading last year and wanted to try out again next year this made me so confident and regain my flexibility thank you!!!

[@alexisnicole5755]

i’m transferring to a new school and i really wanna try out for the cheer team!! gonna work on my jumps over the summer and tryouts are in the end of august, wish me luck😌😌

[@septemberlovesya]

This made my jumps so much higher thanks

[@clairerochellee]

tryouts are next monday, tuesday, and, friday and im so nervous! if i dont make it its ok but im going to try my best! ill let you guys know when i find out!

[@clairerochellee]

Update: I made jv! Im gonna be a freshman and freshman can only be on jv, but I made it first try with no cheer experience, and little tumbling experience! My advice would be to just smile and try to be loud!

[@tiani8083]

@@clairerochellee yay great job!! i have tryouts from June 7-9 and im so nervous lmao my jumps are really bad too

[@clairerochellee]

@@tiani8083 thank you! youll do just practice and make sure you smile and are confident. my jumps are not very high but if u have good form and point your toes then you should be good!

[@tiani8083]

@@clairerochellee i actually just found today that i made the jv team too!! thank you sm for the advice i'm so happy!!

[@clairerochellee]

@@tiani8083 congrats!

[@puppyloved8309]

Hey! I am trying out for cheer next Friday for the first time and your vid is going to help so much! Thank You!❤️❤️❤️

[@dominick.rodriguez]

Did u make it?

[@abimendoza7047]

I am excited to try these because I am going to be a cheer leader for my school

[@ipsita7620]

Omg you have really good jumps! I think this routine will help me a lot and I just want to thank you in advance! :)

[@zzaloha1726]

Thank you!! I have tryouts tomorrow

[@xosa2683]

I hope I make the tryouts even though it’s been a few years since I last cheered I’m not even flexible anymore

[@spring.got.slayed]

DID U MAKE IT?

[@xosa2683]

Stokely no😔🤦🏽‍♀️🙄

[@spring.got.slayed]

@@xosa2683 aw! its ok! you always have next year

[@xosa2683]

Stokely yea..

[@carlynvaden4637]

That was really helpful! Can you do one on how to get your motions sharper when you are doing a dance or cheer? Thanks

[@jaidyn967]

keep your arms stiff

[@arya2571]

I practice using 3-5lbs weights in my arms when doing each motion lol

[@carlynvaden4637]

@@arya2571 Okay. Thank you so much!

[@arielkraus1792]

try to mark every move in your head, when i dance focusing on each move helps me keep them clean. ex. like saying, down up round over kick. just marking the movements. i hope that makes sense 😭

[@carlynvaden4637]

@@arielkraus1792 Thank you so much

[@itzyogirlbp2384]

Our tryouts are February 5th and I didn’t really think I would do cheer so I’m not that flexible no more but I will do this every day!!!

[@jazmingonzalez1217]

Did you make it?

[@raquelmartinez5643]

My tryouts are in March and I have no experience with cheer but my school doesn’t require. Tumbling only stunts like these so I hope I make it I am going to start practicing tomorrow to get better wish me luck cheer has been a dream of mine but I am just sacred but hopefully I make it wish me luck and good luck to everyone trying out for their cheer team💖

[@jazmingonzalez1217]

Did you make it?

[@raquelmartinez5643]

@@jazmingonzalez1217 sadly no I had everything down and when it was my turn my mind went blank and i didn’t but I’ll try next year

[@leahdxnise]

how long does it take to improve as a beginner?

[@emaleeboyd4889]

what stretches do you do to be more flexible? i have tryouts July 1 and im stressing ab my jumps.

[@jaidenmichelle5180]

i have no idea how to help you but good luck😙🖤

[@gabbiec6759]

Ahhh mine are July 7-8 I’m so nervous!! I’m not that good at jumps

[@emaleeboyd4889]

so guys i made it!!!!! im a freshmen high school cheerleader! definitely use this video for help.

[@emaleeboyd4889]

gabbie c hey you got it girly! i was super nervous to. you can’t even imagine. you got it. just be confident and smile. im not good at jumps either. but i gave it my all and the two most easiest jumps!!

[@emaleeboyd4889]

guys add me on snap if you wanna talk or just need some help w cheer!!!! eboyd56

[@ruthlaguerre6748]

Tryouts tomorrow wish me luck😊🙏🏾

[@josied3550]

Guys I have cheer tryouts in less than a month but I’ve never cheered before 😭. It’s the closest thing my school has to dance, wish me luck 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@alyssahernandez8721]

My tryouts are in 6 days this was very helpful!!!

[@mikalasalguero9582]

tryouts are next week, and i have no previous experience, i hope i make it, fingers crossed

[@jazmingonzalez1217]

Did you make it?

[@selenesspoilers6006]

Did u make it?

[@mikalasalguero9582]

@@selenesspoilers6006 no sadly i didnt, wasnt surprised though

[@mikalasalguero9582]

@@jazmingonzalez1217 sorry for the late reply and no i didnt

[@madalyahbethely3082]

you made me so happy I felt like I'm not flexible and this is my first time trying out and your was the best video I love it and thank you so much ❤️

[@crispcola9990]

A safety tip from me is NEVER EVERRRRR practice jumps without shoes!!! I sprained my ankle the week of tryouts from not being careful while practicing my jumps😓

[@zoefoley6818]

Tryouts are April 29 😭 I’m so scared of embarrassing myself and my jumps aren’t great. My cheers are fine though. Anyways, wish me luck! (I’m pretty sure freshmen can only be on JV but I’m not sure!)

[@isabelladamron8323]

Just a helpful tip you want to keep you body up and straight during your toe touch but it may be different for other teams

[@kamiliya1501]

Tryouts November 2nd , wish me luck!!

[@taylorvlogs8851]

I'm late but hope it all went well !!

[@lockette908]

Did you make the team?

[@unlvckyluna]

guys i made level 2 elite on my SECOND YEAR OF CHEERING!

[@arielkraus1792]

my dance tryouts are august 28th. i can dance my butt off but i lack jumps and leaps so i’m trying to learn 😭

[@hayouqesnonnac2774]

Cheer tryouts are in 6 days and you really helped me!!! :D

[@emoland1946]

Did you make it?

[@CGCSr23]

Skip to 1:20 if you want to skip over the rant ☺

[@JoCompany-ut9dl]

this is very helpful

[@abagailmcelroy9254]

If you keep doing that all the time will your kicks get higher over time or no

[@Jasminedlt]

yes

[@Val-vz2ft]

Do you have to have your middle splits to do a toe touch? My tryouts are very soon, and we are required to do toe touches. :)

[@briannaeans6487]

U do not have to have your middle splits but I recommend some flexibility to do any of the jumps so your legs with be higher (especially for hurdlers) I started stretching more for all of my splits and now my jumps are higher than they were before. Good luck!!

[@zumi1210]

i have my cheer tryouts in a week so tysm for this video!

[@savvym.1274]

This was super helpful!!!!

[@Kailamackayofficial]

Thanks for this! here in australia on an open team with so many different skill levels in our team and I have no experience, we don't get extensive help as a beginner so I am always super confused when we do our jumps

[@happyhomeproduction1174]

Thank you so much for this I just stared and this is super helpful!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@millieyay8633]

At my new school we have a cheerleading team I used to dance but I wasn’t facing for long but I hope I do well

[@honeybobabee3524]

Thank you for this amazing vid 😊

[@brittanypina9180]

my tryouts are in 2 weeks!

[@pameladominguez176]

Did you made it in

[@florarose1626]

How was it 🥺

[@lauracharry1891]

my tryouts are next friday

[@Lifeaskamari0519]

My cheer tryouts are in April and we doing conditioning now I need to get better at my jumps so I can make the team I need to get flexible

[@ainsley8511]

Your so good

[@yvonniablanc7301]

Her videos are good I like it🙏

[@BlackBusyBody]

I can’t do ANY of that anymore! But I cheered 18 years ago so lol

[@daisiabailey4814]

How long does it take for you to get higher and more flexible jumps

[@briannaeans6487]

So it took me like two weeks bc I spent every day doing some stretches and then recording myself doing the jumps. I kinda judged the way I did them and then I would retry kicking my legs up harder whenever I jumped

[@daisiabailey4814]

Thank you

[@1lysmxmadds567]

Hi following this tutorial tomorrow cheer tryouts in a week or 2

[@m4in.h0e.1ina]

I don't know when my tryouts are but I'm really worried. I hope this helps I'll be sure to give an update

[@dyamonddolltv]

tryouts on thursdayyy🙂

[@florarose1626]

Wait is it hard 🥺🥺

[@hannahwilliams2389]

This was a great help

[@iyanubanks100]

My tryouts are next week and I haven’t even practiced. This helped a lot seeing this 🥺

[@lauren1291]

did you make the team?

[@Esmeress]

Did u make it?

[@arabellalear6750]

hope you made it!

[@lizzie7219]

did you make the team though?

[@aniyahwalker1323]

Did you make it ♥️

[@olowoyooyindamola5018]

It helped so much

[@bbgangelaaa7941]

I should had watch this before the tryouts cuz I got the dance right but when it was time for the jumps I freaked out and ended up not submitting my videos for tryouts 😕

[@MrMarkar1959]

impressive,,,Martial Arts will help. Good Luck Forever

[@mavaru1163]

I am going to be a freshman this year and i have always wanted to do cheer but i always thought i was to like not skinny. And do any of you think sophomore year is to late ???

[@i_love_music2023.]

It’s never too late go for it

[@TheBadest]

I’m trying out for the cheer team next Monday, I’ll have results next Friday-Sunday. I’ll let you know if I make it!!

[@spookybooo101]

Did u made it?

[@TheBadest]

@@spookybooo101 no, but that’s okay I can always tryout next year

[@iiheartelys1179]

this is so helpful, ima trying out for cheer and auditions are in like a week

[@carlyn.w3]

Did u make it?

[@Jean-rg1mk]

I am so thankful my school is too small for tryouts. W/o tryouts we have 13 girls I believe

[@clarafarney1436]

1:20 to skip the rant :)

[@Wydrn854]

I have winter cheer tryouts on the 21st, 22nd, 25th so wish me luck and make an update(I don't have any experience so wish me luck please )

[@michelleprice3779]

My tryouts are september 15th I really hope I make it

[@gracyslovelyasmr551]

Girl did you make it

[@tinyy.g_2549]

I jus wanna say thank you ❤️

[@KalanieNevaeh]

in my state we have this big thanks giving basketball game and its in 2 weeks I wanna get my jumps high!!!

[@yeseniaenriquez9467]

Tryouts are in about 2 weeks. Wish me luck!

[@jasminesingleton4268]

I'm soo nervous because the last time I tried cheer I was in 7th grade but then I grounded and wasn't allowed to tryout but now going to 1oth nd going to tryout so I regressed a lot I hope I can make the team

[@laylaadl_]

It’s very hard for me because I never tried cheer and I just joined without knowing. Thank you so much! But my legs don’t bend all the way and idk what to do.

[@lilcutie5082]

Practice stretching everyday it'll help with flexibility

[@sj-rz7zj]

SAME

[@selenesspoilers6006]

Omg tryouts are in 10 days and I’m really scared….. does anyone have tips?!

[@bellacordd]

tryouts are next friday wish me luck 😬

[@Madyyisreallynotslay]

I’m going to be on a cheer team on my school but I start at March but they have to see if I make the team or not. WISH ME LUCK

[@julyagain4127]

haha i have tryouts in 5 days :,) i’ll let y’all know!

[@romamaximoff]

I have no experience at all i dont even know what to do at tryouts but im hoping this helps!❤ theres no JV only varsity so itll be hard but ill try my best 😌

[@themoshow6578]

1:23

[@Breanna_L]

Help I'm trying to learn this in less than a week, but I actually think I'm doing well

[@RenDude]

Tryout on may 12 🙏🙏

[@ourfam6671]

Good way to tear and ACL!!!!! I would never teach that!

[@Luhvylee]

Tryouts are this Thursday I’ll update later!

[@lovely_brownskinn]

did you make it ??

[@Luhvylee]

@@lovely_brownskinn no

[@AnonymousPenguin2009]

I have tryouts in a couple weeks 😬 I have done cheer before but I’ve never had to do tryout and this is varsity soooo…… wish me luck pls I rly need it

[@daisy-h4i]

Suggestions for 8th cheer tryouts !?

[@huskygirl5120]

i’m in 8th grade cheer now and it will probably be different for everyone but in tryouts the coaches look for straight arms, thumbs tucked in to your fist, straight legs when you jump, confident and precise movements, and enthusiasm!! don’t strain your voice to be louder, just be confident and have fun!! let me know if you make it or not :))

[@daisy-h4i]

@@huskygirl5120 ahh! Thank you I have about 2 months to practice before tryouts and I want to try my best and have fun at the same time, I heard you had to do high jumps or soemthing so I wanted to ask exactly if they asked for any stunts?

[@abigailforloines4615]

tryouts the 11-13, trying to improve this to make up my lack of tumbling skill:)

[@envyopp]

tryouts r soon and oh my god i am nowhere near close to making a toe touch, and theyre required 😞

[@carlyn.w3]

Have u had tryouts yet? If so, did u make it?

[@envyopp]

@@carlyn.w3 nah tryouts are 22nd, wish me luck!

[@carlyn.w3]

@@envyopp ahh! i sure hope u make it!!! give me an update:)

[@envyopp]

@@carlyn.w3 I didn’t make the team 💀💀💀💀

[@peytonsallmen9982]

Could you do flyer positions

[@gracefitz3436]

how come my legs can’t go high in the air like yours? i think i was doing the same technique as you but my legs don’t go in the air when i jump. please help me my tryouts are in a month!!!

[@brelynnmellen3763]

Hey girl! First off please don’t compare yourself to me or anyone!! I am so positive that your jumps are fantastic! I have been cheering for a long time so if you notice that your dumps aren’t as high as mine right off the bat don’t sweat it! Also if you have the correct technique and are sharp in your jumps that is WAY more important than how high your legs are. However, as I said in the video getting your legs higher is about leg strength and speed (not about flexibility) so if you work on getting your legs stronger and kicks faster that is what will help your jumps the most. Thank you so much for your comment and good luck girl ! You got it!

[@mariag5745]

BreLynn Mellen when I do my toe touch i don’t sit, so it’s more like a middle split. how do i get myself to sit?

[@D6rayDi6r]

@@mariag5745 kick from the front not from the side!

[@anntionetteee]

AHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH I WILL TRY TO DO THIS IN THE MORNING BC IF WE DONT HAVE A TOE TOUCH BY FRIDAY WE GET CUT 😎