Basic cheer stunts

The DDSS cheerleaders show off some of the basic stunts you learn when you first start cheerleading. They tell you how/what to do, and we've even slowed down...

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Helper Cheer: Basic Cheer Motions

Basic Cheerleading Motions

The shoulder sit is a beginner stunt in cheerleading, but will give you a taste of stunting and teach you skills that you'll need for more advanced stunts. Practicing the shoulder sit is also a great way for your stunt team to work out any kinks in your stunts, get familiar with the count series and build trust. Though a basic move, the shoulder sit still requires strength, agility and skill. This move should only be performed under proper, trained supervision to ensure the safety of…

The Hanging Stag is a great beginner stunt to have because you can use it by itself or combine it with a Double Thigh Stand (see video below). Tips: Make sure the Flyer keeps her arms tight in the "T" motion. Make sure the Bases keep their arms in a High Touchdown motion. Double Thigh Stand to a Hanging Stag combination: For download instructions, please see our Members Only section.

The thigh stand is one of the most basic stunts in cheerleading, but it is also a very important skill to master. The skills and techniques that you learn during a thigh stand are essential for mastering more advanced formations like the elevator stunt and a full extension stunt. Practicing a thigh stand is also a great way for your cheerleading squad to work out any kinks in your stunts, get familiar with the count series and build trust. Though a basic move, the thigh stand still requires…

There are two types of cheerleaders – those who love jumps and those who try to avoid them at all costs. I am definitely a jump person! Jumps are a relatively simple way to add excitement and visual interest to your cheers, routines, and general spiriting. Though it may take some cheerleaders a little bit of … Learning the Cheerleading Jumps Read More »