Hannah Gilbert asked:

What are sum stunts for 11-13 year olds???

Vanessa’s answer:

Again, depends on the skill level of the team members. My 10-year-old was on a senior open level 4 all star team and she could do all kinds of elite stunts. If they are at level 1 or 2 then start with basics. If they are all stars, see www.usasf.net fo... Continue reading »

Caroline asked:

is cheering a sport

Vanessa’s answer:

Other athletes lift weights, cheerleaders lift other athletes! Literally!

Caroline asked:

is cheering a sport

Vanessa’s answer:

Yes, it is. If you don't believe it, watch a practice sometime!

Angel Gondeck asked:

what are the pro's and cons of becoming a cheerleader??

Vanessa’s answer:

Cheerleading takes a lot of hard work. It takes committment and dedication. My daughters are all star cheerleaders and they have practices and classes at least three days a week, more if they crossover to another team. Cheer can be a lot of fun, meetin... Continue reading »

Angel Gondeck asked:

can anybody give me tips on tumbling

Vanessa’s answer:

My advice would be to take tumbling classes. Find a gymnastics or all star cheer gym in your area that offers tumbling classes and sign up! Also, be ready to work hard; those who want it more tend to get it faster. Be sure you are taking advice from so... Continue reading »

Madeline Giunta asked:

I made high school cheerleading, but I'm not good at tumbling! I could hardly do a cartwheel at tryouts. What should i do?

Vanessa’s answer:

You could also take some tumbling classes. Look for a gymnastics gym or an all star gym in your area that offer tumbling classes. My girls both learned back handsprings in less than a year taking tumbling classes. You also need to be ready to work hard... Continue reading »

Greasy L asked:

How do you do ur stunts higher in the air.

Vanessa’s answer:

Click on Skills & Drills, then Cheerleading Drills. You might find some hints there!

Madeline asked:

how do i do a front walk-over???:)

Vanessa’s answer:

There's a video how to on weplay that might help you. Go to Skills & Drills, then Cheerleading Drills, then Tumbling, you will have to scroll down till you find the front walkover video, it's there.

Hannah Gilbert asked:

What are sum stunts for 11-13 year olds???

Vanessa’s answer:

Depends on the level the kids are cheering at. Level 1 stunts are different than Level 2, 3, or 4, etc. Are they all stars or what? My 12-year old can do toe touch baskets, shotgun baskets, extended scorpion, bow-n-arrow, and much more. The stunts that... Continue reading »

Emily Engle asked:

how can I make my backflips higher

Vanessa’s answer:

I assume you are talking about back tucks? The only way I know is to make sure you are setting high before you do the tuck. You should probably look up back tuck drills.