Cheerleading stunts

partner stunt where a singular base is holding both of the flyers feet in one hand in an extended position. (This term is sometimes used interchangeably with “awesome” when referring to group stunts)

the flyer in a sitting position and supported by one base, lifts one knee up pointing the toe down, while the other leg is held by a base; arms are up in a V position

a single base dipping and throwing their flyer above their head. beginner catch is catching one foot in each hand called toss to hands but there are variations

chin level stunt with two bases and a backspot also known as "elevator"

two bases and backspot lift flyer and lock out arms

the beginning of the stunt when the bases first grab the flyer’s feet/foot. The flyer should support her own weight in the bases shoulders. flyer held at stomach level with knees bent. also called a "load" or "squish"

stunt in which the flyer does a front flip while maintaining contact with a brace on the floor. also called a "baha"

a flyer is tossed from a cradle position, executes a full twist parallel to the ground before being caught in the cradle position again. Also called a “log roll”

stunt where bases throw the flyer in the air and flyer performs a skill before being caught. The bases hands interlock like a woven basket.

single-leg body position where the flyer extends one leg straight up, grabbing with the opposite arm. The other arm is extended in a T in front of the leg, creating a shape that resembles a bow and arrow

stunting body position in which the flyer brings one leg up and hooks her foot under her chin

stunt dismount where the bases release the flyer’s feet and catch her in a reclined position, bases should have one arm under the flyer’s legs and the other behind her/his back

very similar to a heel stretch, but the flyer lets go of the foot and extends both arms to the side, using her strength to keep the leg in the air

a cradle with a full twist before the catch

stunting body position where the flyer pulls one leg up diagonally in front of the body, the other arm does a high V

flyer is tossed in a prone position and rotates on the horizontal axis before being caught again, resembling the blades of a helicopter. Can also be performed with multiple groups who all toss their flyer to the group next to them as the flyers hold hands.

Body position in stunting where a flyer stands on one leg while the other leg is bent and connects to another stunt group

any stunt where the flyers feet are higher than her head

the easiest single leg body position, involves placing the toe of the non-standing leg to the standing knee, with both knees facing forward

a pyramid where multiple flyers connect arms while doing the same body position (generally a liberty or heel stretch). The resulting visual is reminiscent of an unfolded paper doll chain.

a stunt where a single base lifts a flyer. also called "co-ed"

a stunting dismount where the flyer is released with a slight toss and lands on the ground with her feet together. Bases should reach for the flyer as she comes down and slow her down significantly before she reaches the ground. Mainly done in one-mans

base holding flyer in cupie position tossing flyer in cupie to other hand

a stunting dismount where the flyer is released with a slight toss and lands on the ground with her feet together. Bases should reach for the flyer as she comes down and slow her down significantly before she reaches the ground.

way to get into a stunt where the flyer holds the hands or shoulders of someone on the floor in front of the stunt. This person is used as a lever that the flyer can lean on as the base(s) lift(s) the flyer

position where the flyer is held laying face down

when two or more stunts are connected, or when one flyer is supporting the weight of another flyer

stunt transition in which the flyer goes from a cradle position back to a squish/load/sponge position

stunt body position where the flyer grabs one leg with one hand and pulls it up behind her at an angle. The leg should stay straight and the stunt group should face the side

stunt body position where the flyer grabs one foot with one or both hands and extends it directly behind her, lifting the foot as high as possible. The stunt group should face the side

a stunt that fully extends before quickly returning to a squish or load position

stunt in which the top person is in an extended face down position, with one leg extended straight back and the other extended straight in the air

a stunt that involves a flyer switching her standing leg on the way to the top of the stunt

another name for the “daggers” motion; also a pyramid where a top girl stands on the back of another flyer

another name for the “daggers” motion; also a pyramid where a top girl stands on the back of another flyer. also called "teddybear"

Beginner stunt in which bases stand in a side lunge position, and the flyer stands on the bases’ legs. Bases provide support by gripping the flyer’s toe and knee

single-leg stunt where the flyer switches her standing leg while in the air

A stunt entry in which the flyer executes a 360-degree turn. Upper-level teams will progress to One-And-Half-Ups and Double-Ups.

A stunt entry in which the flyer executes a 180-degree turn. This can also be used as a transition.

Similar to Straight Cradle, but the flyer will execute a 360-degree twist upon release. Upper-level teams will progress to Double-Down Cradles.

Similar to a Scorpion, but the flyer will extend her leg until it is straight. also called a "spike"

A position the flyer hits after completing a non-twisting basket by arching her back with her arms by her side. also called "open"

A basket executed by the flyer hitting a tuck position and immediately opening into an X-position.

Any basket that involves a flipping skill.

A basket executed by the flyer completing a 360-degree twist during the toss.

The combination of a full-up basket and the Toe Touch Basket.

The combination of a Pretty Girl and Kick Basket. The flyer can execute a single twist (Hitch-Kick-Full Basket) or double twist (Hitch-Kick-Double Basket) for added difficulty.

A basket executed by the flyer kicking one leg. The flyer can execute a single twist (Kick-Full Basket) or double twist (Kick-Double Basket) for added difficulty.

A basket executed by the flyer kicking both legs one at a time. The flyer can execute a single twist (Kick-Kick-Full Basket) or double twist (Kick-Kick-Double Basket) for added difficulty.

The hand placement of bases' and the flyer’s entry into a basket toss.

A basket executed by the flyer hitting a pike position at the top of the toss.

A basket executed by the flyer hitching one leg, which placing one hand behind her head and the other on her hip.

A stunt element in which the entire stunt group (including the flyer) does a 90-degree turn after throwing or during dipping/transitioning the flyer. The quarter-turn is usually only executed by upper-level teams.

A term meaning to obtain maximum height during a toss. executed by the flyer simply staying in a straight body position with her arms by her ears.

A basket executed by the flyer simply staying in a straight body position with her arms by her ears.

A basket executed by the flyer hitting a toe touch at the top of the toss.

A basket drill executed by the flyer jumping onto the bases’ hands and standing up as if she is going to take off. The bases' should raise their arms but without actually tossing the flyer. This is a drill to practice the load-in into the basket toss.

A toss where the flyer lands with her feet together in her bases' hands. the bases' hands are also together

the flyer steps into the base's hands with her hands on the base's shoulders and dips and stands up while the base rotates their hands to turn the flyer to the front

normal one-man toss but the base puts their forearm infront of their face and the flyer lands on the base's forearm