AES Cougar Cheerleading
Cheerleading Stunt Tips
Coaching Exercises Skills and Drills Stunting Tumbling
Stunts are a thrilling part of cheerleading and one of the elements
that set it apart from other types of spirit programs such as dance
teams. However, with a great pyramid comes a great responsibility.
The number one concern in stunting is not the wow factor but the
safety factor. Always work on stunts
with a qualified supervisor in a safe environment, such as a gym with
mats. And always have spotters around when learning a new stunt, since
there is always a chance it might come
down in unexpected ways.
Stunt Progression list with pictures,
videos, and instructions*
Stunting tips*
Ms.
Pineapple on learning stunts*
Spotting stunts*
Great stunts from Oak Harbor Cheer*
Safety in cheerleading
*Do NOT try doing stunts outside of official practices.
Step-ups from floor: For working on balance and body positions such as a liberty, torch/pretty girl, heel stretch, bow n arrow, arabesque, scale, scorpion, and chin-strap try doing step-ups. In this it case means standing on one foot, preferably on a shoe sized pool noodle that has been cut in half the long way, with the rounded side down on the floor. (Thanks to Pauliana for this idea) Scooch down to the floor with the other foot dragging behind you. Shoot up. Lock your supporting leg, float the other one behind you, then pull a stunt position and hold it. Then scooch down and start over again. You have to be able to nail these on the floor before you can do them in a partner stunt.
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Fundamentals of Basic Stunting The necessary foundations for exceptional stunting. The video also features a review of the National Federation Spirit Rules that all cheerleaders—high school age and younger—need to follow. The essential fundamentals and techniques of successful cheering are covered in detail and are demonstrated by Oak Harbor High School cheerleaders. Among the topics covered are: Essential guidelines, basic stunts, transitions, questions and answers, and coaching pointers. Double thigh stand, pop-down, assist to shoulder sit, assisted pop-down, hop n go prep, pencil down/shove wrap, straight cradle, thigh stand to prep, shoulder sit to prep, double hook retake to prep. 56 Minutes 2002 |
Beginning Stunts and Pyramids Vol. 5:
Step-by-step instruction of new and original stunts make this a must have for all coaches! Assist Up Chair, Walk Up Chair, Walk In Chair, Toss Chair, Thigh Stand: Pike to Prep, Quick Pike to Prep, Pike Ratake, Quick Pike Retake, Assist Up to Hands, Knee Pop to Hands, Quick Up to Hands, Single Base Extension, Quick Up Extension, Ground Up Liberty, Quick Up Single Base Liberty. 30 minutes. |
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Stunts and Pyramids (Foundations Series): Don't start your beginning cheerleaders in stunting without watching this video first! In the beginning of this video, Coach gon teaches specific technique drills for flyers and bases in preparing for their roles in stunting. Over 15 basic stunts are clearly and slowly taught with demonstrations. Includes tips for correcting potential problems and safety issues. 1999. 36 minutes. |
Beginning Stunts and Pyramids Vol. 6: Clear step-by-step instruction and excellent demonstrations will provide your squad with a whole new series of must-have beginning-level stunts and pyramids! Includes: Cradle to Floor Reload, Continuous Cradle Reloads, Cradle Reload, Prep Half-Press to Extension, Quarter Turn Half-Press to Extension, Half Turn Half-Press Extension, Ground Hitch to Prep, Ground Hitch to Extension, Ground Hitch Switch Hitch to Fall, Thigh Stand Sponge to Prep, Thigh Stand Sponge to Full, Half Turn Thigh Stand Sponge to Full. 28 minutes. 2002. $29.95 |
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Stunts and Pyramids Vol 1 (foundation series) This video is great for a beginning squad that wants to learn the basics of stunting. Instructors show you over 15 different stunts, providing the responsibilities for the bases, flyers, and spotters. This tape is taught in progression, starting with instruction on the Thigh Stand, and progressing to the Full Extension. Also covered is the Toe Touch, Thigh Stand Splits Back to Thigh, Thigh Stand to High Straddle, and much more! With these step-by-step, easy to follow directions, your squad will be on its way to STRONG STUNTING! 1997. 31 minutes. |
Beginning Stunts Vol. 7 From the American Cheerleading Federation. Great new stunts for your cheer squad! Expert ACF instructors provide excellent demonstrations and crucial tips for building these rock solid stunts. Choose from 15 stunts! Low Bottle Rocket to Prep, Cradle to Carry, Carry to Prep, Toe Touch Cradle, Carry, Full Turn to Prep, Front Hurdler Cradle, Carry, Full Turn to Extension, Half-turn Cradle, Full Turn Extension, Half-turn Toe Touch Cradle, Half-up to Prep, Cradle to Side Carry, Low Twist Up and Down, Cradle to Side, Carry to Prep, Low Bottle Rocket, Quick-up to Prep, 26 minutes. 2003. |
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Stunts and Pyramids Vol. 2 (Foundations Series) From the American Cheerleading Federation A great tape for squads just starting out in stunting. In Volume 1 of this series, the staff at ACF covered stag stunts and thigh stand stunts. In Volume 2 they move it up one level and show you how to teach and perform prep level stunts, as well as thigh stand to prep level stunts. There are 15 stunts in all: Stag to Shoulder Sit, Shoulder Sit to Prep, Thigh Stand to Splits, Toss Splits, Splits to Prep, Toe Touch Stag to Toss Splits, Ground Up Prep, Thigh Stand to Prep, Thigh Stand Stretch to Prep, Thigh Stand Cradle, Prep Cradle, Pendulum, Hop-In to Carry Position, Carry to Prep, Hop-In Prep. 35 minutes. 2003. |
Beginning Stunts Vol. 8 ACF instructors provide simple, step-by-step teaching that will have your squad stunting in no time. Prep Front Flip to Ground, Half-Turn Prep, Half-up to Straddle, Leap Frog, Twister, Cradle to Carry to Prep, Knee Stand to Prep, Retake Knee Stand, Knee Stand to Pike, Back handspring to Prep, Walking Prep. 25 minutes. 2004. CHV-2257A$34.95 |
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Beginning Stunts and Pyramids Vol. 4: This video covers everything from Thigh Stand Heel Stretch to Prep to the "Dead Man" stunt series! Clear explanations, demonstrations and step-by-step instruction make this an excellent teaching tool for cheer coaches! Stunts taught on this video include: Thigh Stand Heel Stretch to Prep, Thigh Stand Heel Stretch to High Pitch, Thigh Stand Heel Stretch to Straddle, Walk Around to High Hitch, Ground Up to High Straddle, Ground Up to High Straddle with a Full Twist Cradle, Thigh Stand Low Straddle with a Full Twist Cradle, The Dead Man, Cradle to Dead Man, Dead Man to Prep, Dead Man to High Hitch, Dead Man to High Straddle, Thigh Stand 180 to Prep, Thigh Stand 180 to Full Extension! 2000. 31 minutes. |
Advanced Stunts and Pyramids Vol. 1: This step by step, clearly demonstrated video begins with a review of Thigh Stand to Full Extension and progresses to include ground-up stunts, transitional stunts, full-twisting dismounts, and more. Some of the many stunts covered include Full Twisting Cradle, Double Twisting Cradle, Ground Up Liberty, Single-based Full Extension, Ground Up Hill-Stretch Pyramid, Basket Toss Half-Twist, Pendulum to Liberty and more! This great instructional tool is a MUST for any squad wanting to advance! 1997. 36 minutes. |
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Winning it All! Fundamentals and Basic Stunts & Transitions - (Intermediate to advanced) With Saleem Habash, 8X UCA National Championship Coach, former University of Kentucky Head Coach. Learn basic stunts and transitions and all the fundamentals you will need for proper execution. Each stunt is demonstrated followed by a step-by-step explanation and break down. By perfecting the stunts on this tape your team will have a solid foundation and the ability to naturally progress to more advanced levels. Straight and twist cradles, elevator preps, prep retake to prep, extensions, 1/4 turn into lib, walk in liberty, prep cradle prep retake/sponge. 35 minutes. 2004. |
Advanced Stunts and Pyramids Vol. 2: This video is full of valuable material to bring your squad up to more difficult and impressive stunting! Over 15 stunts and pyramids are taught in a clear, practical manner so that your squad can advance quickly! The video begins with Thigh Stand Retake to Full Extension and covers Quarter Up Quarter Down to Full Extension, Twist Double Hitch, Half Twist Liberty, Arabesque 540, Scorpion Full Twist Cradle, Flash to Liberty, Colt Stretch Pyramid and more! Your squad will progress greatly with the quality instruction and unique material in this video! 1998. 40 minutes. |