What does flyer mean in cheerleading?
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What does flyer mean in cheerleading?
The flyer or top is the person that is in the air during a stunt. This is the person that is commonly the main focus of the stunt. Flyers must stay tight throughout the entire stunt.
Is being a flyer or base harder?
MYTH: Being a flyer is less work than being a base. TRUTH: Although bases have the strenuous job of lifting, catching and keeping their flyer safe, the flyer position also takes an abundant amount of physical effort. Flyers must practice over and over how to stand solidly with their leg locked.
How much do you have to weigh to be a flyer in cheerleading?
the girls on the ground here are the same size as the ones in the air. some flyers are taller (and maybe more muscular) than the bases and vice versa. you do not need to be 4’7″ and 70 pounds to fly (though you can be) and 5’6″ or taller and 120 lbs to base/backspot.
What’s the easiest position in cheer?
Flyers
Flyers are the people you see being lifted or thrown in a stunt. This role is often full of thrill and is extremely exhilarating, however, not everyone have the guts to do it! It may seem that the easiest position in cheerleading is the flyer.
Do you have to be flexible to be a flyer?
If you want to be a flyer, get ready to stretch, stretch, and then stretch some more! It’s great to be in the spotlight, but that position is coveted and must be earned. Because flyers must hit several body positions in the air that require extreme flexibility, it’s important to limber up.
How can I improve my flyer flexibility?
- Warm up: 10 burpees.
- Stretch.
- Splits: Left leg, right leg, middle x30 seconds.
- OVER Split on higher surface: Left leg, right leg, middle x30 seconds.
- Kicks to the side x 10 (both legs)
- Kicks to the front x 10 (both legs)
- Kicks to the back x 10 (both legs)
- Hold heel stretch x30 seconds (both legs)
How do Flyers hold their weight?
It is the bases’ job to balance their weight. All the flyers have to keep their ankles strong, lockout their legs and squeeze their muscles. The bases will do the rest. Encourage your flyers to perform in the air and smile even if something is going wrong.
How often should a flyer stretch?
Stretching Tips for Flyers: You have to stretch every day–it’s the only way to make progress. But remember: only stretch when your body is warm. Get your body temperature up and your muscles warm by running or doing at least 10 minutes of cardio before stretching. This is the best way to avoid pulling a muscle.
How much does an average cheerleader weigh?
TDA: Is there a height or weight requirement? Lowry: The average girl is between 4’11 and 5’3 and weighs between 95 and 125 pounds.
