What is the hardest position in a stunt group?
base
In general, many people would argue that the hardest position is the base. Every stunt needs a solid foundation, so without a good base, no stunt would ever be successful! The bases need to have solid footing, solid holds, and be able to catch flyers at any moment during the routine.
How do you spot a stunt?
Two bases will each hold a different foot of a flyer at their waist level. The flyer is squatted down so the flyer is not taller than the bases. This is how the flyer loads in to the stunt, before jumping and pushing off the bases shoulders, and the bases drive their arms upwards and extend the flyer.
What will the spotter catch if a stunt fall?
This not only helps balance the stunt, but it will make the flyer feel more confident and secure. And if the flyer should happen to fall, the spotter should know how to catch her head and neck first. By catching the head and neck, the spotter can prevent the most serious of injuries.
What does a back spot do?
As a backspot, you help the bases lift and support the flyer for standing stunts, from preps to liberties. Backspotters are also the backbone of any stunt that involves a flyer going airborne, like a basket toss.
What is the most commonly used motion in stunts?
Although there are many cheer motions, the clasp, high-V, T-motion, touchdown and cone are most frequently used in a routine.
How do I make my flyers tighter?
The main areas of tightness are to squeeze the seat (pinch a penny), squeeze the thighs, and (for 2-legged stunts) to squeeze the inner thighs, keeping legs shoulder length apart. Doing that much should be enough to keep a flyer from collapsing out of a stunt.
What do you call a person who lifted while performing a stunt?
A third athlete, a spotter, will be involved depending upon the skill level of the stunt executed and the rules and regulations for that skill. The flyer is lifted into the air during a stunt and is on top of the stunt or pyramid.
What is the most difficult jump stunt?
Pike This jump is among the most difficult of jumps. Both legs are straight out, knees locked. Arms are in a touchdown motion out in front to create a folded position in the air, this motion is also called “candlesticks”.
