Charley Clements asked:

k so im a flyer in cheerleading. but my back whenever i get up into the air i feel like i am being pushed higher by her iz that alright?

Angelique’s answer:

chelsea is right...as long as the back isn't causing you to 'toe' the stunt, then
she's doing her job...

if the back is putting too much forward pressure on you vs. lifting, then this would be a safety issue...

Reylene Abbott asked:

I'm not getting along with my coach because of something, if youre in extention lib can your back spot put his hand under the flyers foot?

Angelique’s answer:

it is illegal for the back spot to hold the foot of the flyer..they may hold the ankle, if they can reach it, or support the wrists of the side spots...thinking about the physics of the stunt, holding the foot may cause the flyer to have a false sense ... Continue reading »

Cory Cartwright asked:

i wont to be male cheerleader, but dont now if my friends are going to lol at me. my siter friend said i should try out for the team

Angelique’s answer:

speaking from a coaching and parental perspective, i understand it can be difficult for a guy to admit to his friends he'd like to cheer. Images of ponpoms and 'spirit fingers' come to mind. However, cheerleading is a physically demanding sport that ... Continue reading »