Motions are a very important part in Cheerleading. Motions are essential in cheers, Half Time Dances, and even stunts. Some motions that are popular or often used are the high v, low v, T and broken T. Also there’s the touchdown, candlesticks, daggers, right diagonal, left diagonal, punch up and punch down.

Jumps are also important if you’re looking to be a cheerleader. Toe-touches, Herkies, Pikes, Tucks, Spread Eagle, and Hurdles are just a few of the jumps learned in cheerleading. Before you can do these jumps you have to learn the right prep (preparation). All jumps begin the same way. First, you stand up tall, feet together and someone would call the name of the jump if you were doing the jump as a team. For example, someone would say something like “Toe-touch ready? Then you would clap and bend at knees still having you feet together. Next, you would jump up and hit a high v while standing on your tiptoes. After that bend at knees and swing arms in an inward motion. Finally, jump up and do the toe-touch. Remember to pull up your weight and point your toes. When you land, bend at knees and have your arms down by your side and stand right back u with a smile on your face and hands on your hips!