09/06/2007

Motion Workshop:

Bow and Arrow Daggers Go

Hands on Hips High V Low V

Left Diagonal Right Diagonal Right K

Left K Right L Left L

Touchdown T Half T

Low Touchdown

This is the basic cheerleading stance. Remember to keep your arms tight because, to the judges, everything is a motion.	This stance is called a lunge. It may be used in combination with almost any motion.	You may also simply stand with your feet apart while doing motions.

This is a high V. It is a classic motion that is used in almost every cheer, and it may also be used in "prepping" for jumps.	This motion is a half high V. Do it the same way that you did a high V, except put one fist on your hip. It can be done with either arm up.	This is a low V. It is simply the opposite of a high V.

	This motion is called a "K" motion. Make sure that your wrists are kept straight when you hit this motion. It may be done to either the right of the left. It is often done while standing in a lunge.
	This motion is called an "L" motion. It may also be done in either direction. Keep your elbows locked.
	This is a diagonal. It can be done in either direction.

This is a "T" motion.	This is a variation of the "T". It's usually called a half-T.	This is a bow and arrow. It is another variation of the "T" motion. Just bend one arm at the elbow.

This motion is called daggers.	This is a touchdown motion. Make sure to keep your wrists straight when you do this motion, and keep your fists flat on top!	This is a low touchdown motion. Just bring your arms straight down from a touchdown motion.

This is a punch motion. It is often used in cheers that require a crowd response. It is sometimes called a "GO" motion.

Information found from: Cheerleading Basics – Basic Cheerleading Motions at http://www.cheermanitoba.ca/motion-gallery.asp