Kristian Shelton asked:

why am i scared to do my back hand springs by myself?

Heather’s answer:

Sometimes gymnasts over think the skill they are practicing. They tend to subconsciously think of what may go wrong so they freeze up. You may practicing on the trampoline for a while and once you get comfortable with that, move to a mat. If you're ... Continue reading »

Katherine Mcfarlane asked:

why is it when gymnastis get hurt over and over again they still come back i do but do you??

Heather’s answer:

Check with a sports doctor to see what he/she would recommend in regards to braces and strength exercises. Injuries tend to happen when muscles are weak. The sports trainer will know how to correct the problems.

Erin . asked:

where is the best group on weplay that gives good advice for cheer?

Heather’s answer:

What areas are you struggling in right now?

Emily asked:

In level 4 comeptitons i see 4 year olds next to me sometimes.......Am i bad for my age should i not be on level 4??

Heather’s answer:

It doesn't matter if you are with 4 year olds. Their maturity level will keep them in the lower levels longer. Since you are a little older, you will be able to advance faster. 11 isn't too old for level 4. I was 11 when I competed level 4. I kno... Continue reading »

Anna asked:

How do you do a Roundoff back handspring front tuck then back tuck?

Heather’s answer:

You have to be able to do everything you said before you attempt to do it. After that, trying it all on a tumble track helps then slowly work your way to the actual floor. It takes a lot of practice. Good luck!

Lillian asked:

WHAT IS THE BEST STRETCHES TO DO TO LEARN HOW TO DO THE SPLITS

Heather’s answer:

Try putting your front foot on a raised surface and slide down as far as you can. Hold your arms up and hold the splits for 30 secs. You'll eventually have your splits. Good luck!

Lexi Eckert asked:

Choosing between Cross Country and Cheerleading for Freshman year ?

Heather’s answer:

I'm neither a cheerleader or a runner, so I won't favor either sport.
I ran into this sort of problem with my parents too.
If you want to do cheerleading, I say go for it! yes, your mom may be a little dissapointed that you didn't follow in her ... Continue reading »

Lexi Eckert asked:

What is the base of all tumbling and cheerleading flips?

Heather’s answer:

If by base you mean starting point, I would have to say it is the forward and backward roll. If you can't do those two, you are not going to be able to do much else

Lexi Eckert asked:

Kicking over from a bridge ?

Heather’s answer:

Start out with hopping with both feet together. (push up into your bridge and hop your feet as high as you can) Really push through your shoulders to get a nice open chest. doing the hops with help build the muscles needed to get all the way over. ... Continue reading »

Jenny M asked:

How do I get my straddle jump higher?

Heather’s answer:

really work it on the trampoline. Stretch your middle splits every day and practice just regular jumping, pushing all the way through your toes.