In the competitive athletic sport of cheerleading, stunts are defined as building performances that display a team's skill or dexterity. Stunts range from basic two-legged stunts, one-legged extended stunts, … See more

The safety rules for the sport of cheerleading are in place to protect the athletes from avoidable injury and encompass all … See more

Basic two-leg stunts
• Thigh Stand: The bases either kneel on one leg or are in a lunge position with their front knees bent so … See more

Common dismounts
• Step down
• Straight Cradle: This is a dismount from a stunt where the flyer is being caught at the end of a stunt in a straight ride position.
• Full … See more

A "group stunt" will typically involve a flyer, two bases (one main and one side), and a back spot. Group stunts occasionally include a front spot. These can be all-girl or co-ed. A "partner stunt" will involve two athletes – a flyer and a main base. These tend to be co-ed, … See more

Although a Liberty is the basic one-leg stunt, flyers will often perform body positions that showcase their flexibility. Some of these positions are quite difficult and may help increase a team's score at a competition. All body positions can be done at the prep … See more

A pyramid consists of two or more stunt groups connected by the top persons holding hands, feet, waist, or legs. There are many varieties of pyramids, ranging from simple waist-level skills performed by younger teams, to multi-person high pyramids … See more