Cheerleading Pyramid Terms

Cheerleading pyramids are essentially one big train of stunting activity. By creatively combining lifts,
poses and dismounts, you end up with a sort of mega stunt that is visually impressive. It's important that
all the squad members are on the same page. So, when you're teaching cheerleading pyramids to the
squad for the first time, it is good to start with the right vocabulary.

 Flyer: The flyer is the very top of the pyramid. She is known as the flyer because she will "fly"
back down to safety.
 Base: The base is the person on the bottom of the pyramid.
 One-and-a-half-high: This refers to the levels of the pyramid and means the pyramid is the
height of one person plus half of the height of another.
 Two-high: The pyramid is the height of two people.
 Two-and-a-half-high: The pyramid is the height of two and a half people. These pyramids are
sometimes illegal in cheerleading competitions for certain squads. They also require an
additional spotter in the front and the back for the top tier flyer.

How to Build a Pyramid

A pyramid, can be dissected into several parts:

 The transition or set up: This is when all the cheerleaders get into place.
 The load: This refers to the manner in which you get the flyer to the top.
 The "hit": Hitting a pyramid is when you strike your final pose so that your audience can see the
pyramid.
 The dismount: The flyer dismounts when she jumps off the pyramid and lands safely on the
ground.

When you first begin working on a new pyramid, it's important that you go slowly and take time to make
sure everyone knows what they are doing. Safety, above everything else, needs to be your first concern.
Follow this step by step guide for building the best cheerleading pyramids.

Setting It Up
Have you ever gone through an entire stunt sequence, explaining every move and transition in detail
only to find your squad staring blankly back at you? The first step in executing a great cheerleading
pyramid is to figure out what it will look like at the end.

Try arranging your flyers on the floor first. You can use spotters to help if needed. But the idea is to see
how the pyramid will look before you put your flyers up in the air. Also, this will allow them to become
comfortable with the body position needed to "hit" the pyramid in the air. If that doesn't work, draw a
picture.
Partner Stunting
One sure fire way to miss your pyramid is to not have solid stunting skills. Before you ever attempt to
link a pyramid together, spend some time making sure that your flyers can hit their stunts on cue
perfectly. At times, this might seem like a tedious step, but consider it an important safety step. If your
pyramid is two-and-a-half-high, your mid-bases need to be completely confident in their body positions
and what they're doing before you ever attempt to load the top flyer.

Dismounts

Everyone in the entire pyramid needs to be clear on how the flyer is going to dismount. Spotters
especially need to be aware of their positions and their role in the dismount. The flyer needs to be
confident in executing her dismount. One way to make sure that everyone in the entire pyramid knows
what to do is to break it down into sections and practice the appropriate dismounting.

Five Steps To a Cheerleading Pyramid

1. Break up the pyramid into sections or sides. Build each side one at a time before putting it together.
Use extra spotters and catchers the fist time.2. Load the mid-bases. Make sure they are solid and steady.

3. Load the top flyers.

4. If the flyer comes down but the mid-bases remain, load the flyer again. If the flyer still can't hit it, take
a break to avoid fatiguing the bases.

5. Once the top flyer gets in position and hits it, have her dismount first. Next the mid-bases should
dismount.
After everyone can hit all their positions, putting it together should be very easy!

Popular Pyramid Stunts

Watch cheerleaders form various pyramids.

 Simple Pyramid: This is a junior All Star squad working on pyramid practice. The thing to notice
in this video is how alternating the timing between the different sides of the pyramids creates
better visual appeal and makes the stunt look more difficult than it is.

 Inside Hitch: This is called an inside hitch because the final "hitch" pose (foot on thigh of middle
flyer) is on the inside. Note the cradle dismount at the end.

 The Wolf Wall Pyramid: Note how this wolf wall goes up in what seems like one fluid motion.
The goal is to always work completely as a team so that it seems as if you are simply an
extension of one another.

Difficult Cheerleading Stunts

A lot of difficult cheerleading stunts are variations on simpler stunts. You and your squad should always
master the easier stunts first. Especially if your squad is new together, it takes time to build the
complete trust in one another required to pull off an advanced stunt and make it look easy. However,
after that initial period of learning to trust your squad, your team will want to practice the more
advanced stunts.

Basket Toss

The basket toss is considered an advanced cheerleading stunt and is often one of the first advanced
cheerleading stunts mastered by a squad. Essentially two bases create a "basket" by each grabbing their
own right wrist with their own left hand, and grabbing the other's left wrist with their right hand. There
also needs to be two spotters-one in front and one in back.

The flyer places her feet in the "basket" and the bases and flyer dip twice and toss her into the air. Most
flyers will do a toe touch, a twist or another 'trick' while flying in the air.
2:2:1 Pyramids

2:2:1 pyramids are pyramids that are essentially three stories high. In the last few years, cheerleading
organizations have sought to regulate the stunts by requiring that groups perform them with suitable
matting underneath. Consequently, you won't generally see a 2:2:1 high pyramid at a basketball game
since the mats are bulky and difficult to get out in the time allotted. However, you will see them in some
competitions. A 2:2:1 pyramid requires at least four bases and of course, several spotters. Two bases on
the end toss up their flyers to shoulder height. The two bases in the middle take their flyer and launch
her straight up to either the hitch position or to a full extension. The flyer in the middle is then
supported by the second level and spotted by the bases who launched her and additional spotters.

Adding Elements to Difficult Stunts

Once you've mastered the basic moves, adding elements like flips, jumps, and various tricks helps make
the stunt you're doing look as complicated as it really is!

Advanced Loads

The simplest way to take a load from being ordinary to extraordinary, is to add some tumbling.
Generally, when you 'tumble' into a stunt, you land with your feet in your base's hands ready to prep so
the load, with the tumbling, only takes two to three counts. When you add an element like this, you can
get really creative.
Advanced Tricks

Of course once you get into the pyramid, what you do as you "show" can also speak to how skilled your
squad is. Many cheerleading squads opt to have their flyers pose in a liberty, arabesque, or in a cupie.
Doing stunts or trick while in pyramid formation can also look fabulous.

 Superman: Load two flyers up and have one fall back into a lying position with her stomach up
and arms extended. Her shoulders should be supported by another base while her feet rest in a
shoulder support of a second base. A third flyer is then loaded with a pop-up, while the
cheerleader in the 'superman' position grabs her ankles. Bases then toss both cheerleaders up,
the third flyer landing on top of the shoulders of the 'superman' and the extra flyer.
 Flip or Roundabout: This trick goes by a few names but essentially, it is a partner stunt brought
together to form a full pyramid. It will require an odd number of flyers, either three or five, and
a full base of support for each flyer. Typically this stunt is started by the flyers loading into a
show and go, then being brought to the center to join in a wolf wall or a similar type pyramid.
Finally, the middle flyer is supported on either side her fellow flyers by her arms, and then she is
'popped' into a flip and lands on the shoulders of her base.

Advanced Dismounts
If you have time to impress, you can also try any number of advanced dismounts, making your stunt
that much more awe inspiring.

 A full layout twist - This is done from a basket toss while the flyer lies parallel to the floor and
twists.

 A pop up tuck - After being popped up, the flyer does a tuck flip, usually being caught in the
basket position.

Watching Advanced Stunts

When you prepare for more difficult stunting, it's important to not only prepare yourself physically,
but also mentally. Watch some of these videos of other squads doing advanced stunts and you'll be
flipping, tossing, and flying your way to competition greatness in no time!

 Assisted Pyramid Flip

 Basket Toss with a Double Full Twist

 Breakdown of a 2:2:1

 A montage of stunting including a basket toss, and the superman stunt.

NFL's Hottest Cheerleading Squads

Cheer Stunts
Cheer stunts definitely add a lot of excitement to any routine, but they can be difficult to execute
well. Learn what it takes to put those flyers in the air.

About Cheer Stunts

If you're into cheerleading, you've probably seen a number of pyramids, lifts, and tosses. It's the
team's job to make these stunts look effortless, but they really do take quite a bit of coordination to
pull off. To understand how this is done, here are the basic components of stunting:

Stunt Categories
Generally speaking, cheer stunts fall into two basic categories.

 Partner stunts are smaller acrobatics that usually involve just two people in a lift move.

 Mounts are the larger productions that produce pyramids and other stunts involving all or most
of the team.

Individual Positions

Cheerleaders fill various roles in cheer stunts:

  Bases: Bases are the foundation of any stunt. These are the people who keep their feet firmly
planted on the ground and provide a solid foundation for the flyers. A base must be strong
enough to handle the weight of the flyer in lifts and poses, and still remain stable throughout
the stunt.

 Flyers: Flyers are the fearless souls who are elevated to the top levels of any stunt. Sometimes
this means posing on a base, but sometimes it involves incorporating various jumps into the
routine. Flyers are generally smaller and highly flexible. They must have great balance and core
strength, and they must be supremely confident in their capabilities. Flyers must be aware of
their position and center of gravity at all times in order to avoid contact with other flyers, as well
as put the least amount of strain on the base.

 Spotters: Spotters hold an extremely important position during cheers stunts. These are the
people who watch the flyers. They are ready to keep a flyer's head from hitting the ground if a
stunt goes wrong. Spotters must be able to focus on the stunt being performed, and be capable
of handling the flyer's weight if a catch becomes necessary. Although spotters aren't directly
involved in performing the stunt, it's crucial that they know every count of the routine. They
must be prepared for anything that may happen. They remain alert and watchful until the flyer
is safely back on the ground.

Performing Stunts
Now that the various roles filled by cheerleaders during a stunt are defined, it's time to talk about
actually performing stunts. There are many ways to put a pyramid together. Whichever way your
team does it, you can be sure that those moves are carefully counted out. Everyone's movements
must be coordinated to reach the end goal. The entire squad needs to know exactly which move to
perform on every count to make all fall into proper position. One person who is hesitant or can't
remember the next move could easily send everyone tumbling to the ground.During cheer stunts,
it's typical for the majority of the team to remain quiet and focused while one person counts out the
moves. However, it's the practice of some teams for all members to count out the moves together.
Whichever method your team follows there should be no individual conversations going on.
Everyone's full focus must be on the business at hand so no one winds up getting hurt.

Staying Safe
To be completely honest, there is an element of danger to performing cheer stunts, and people have
been injured during the course of a performance. However, you can lessen your risk by following
these guidelines.

 Never attempt stunts without the direct supervision of a qualified coach.

 Participate in strength increasing exercises to become as fit as you possibly can.

 Always warm up before practice and events.

 Stay focused on each and every routine. Letting your mind wander for a moment can lead to a
wreck, so be disciplined and alert.

 Practice your moves until you can perform every count by yourself. Don't depend on watching
someone else to know what to do next.

 Do make sure that the appropriate equipment is on hand for performing stunts, especially safety
mats.

Cheer stunts take work, but they can also be fun to perform. There's nothing like executing a perfect
stunt and hearing the crowd cheering for you. It's a feeling that's hard to match on the ground.

Basket Toss
By Jennifer Alpeche

A basket toss requires teamwork.

It was 1979 when the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) first demonstrated the basket toss
at a summer camp. This advanced cheer stunt, in which three or four "bases" toss a "flyer" up into
the air, has since become a staple of most cheer routines - with variations possible to raise the level
of difficulty.

Parts of the Basket

The Bases

The bases provide the foundation for the stunt. For a basket toss, there are three to four bases,
including a back spot and sometimes, a front spot. Forming the "steps" for the flyer are two bases to
the side. Facing one another, the bases interlock arms to form a square. Each base grabs her own
right wrist with her left hand; with her free right hand, she holds onto the other base's left wrist,
forming a small circle or square. This is the basket.

The Back Spot

The back spot stands behind the stunt and helps the flyer load into the basket; then spring into the
air. One of the most important jobs of a back spot is to help push the flyer straight up into the air,
not forward. If the flyer launches forward, the bases will not be in a position to catch her when she
falls back down.

The Flyer

The flyer is the squad member who is tossed into the air. To gain maximum height, she pushes off
the shoulders of the bases and then "rides" the basket with her arms extended straight up (her
shoulders close to her ears).

The Front Spot

Sometimes a front spot is added for power. Her position is in front of the stunt, where she places
her hands beneath the basket created by the bases. Once she helps launch the basket, she needs to
step away. The front spot does not help catch the flyer.

The Steps of a Basket Toss

As with all cheerleading stunts, precision is critical to performance and safety. To perform a basket
toss properly, a team follows the basic steps below, typically while counting off "one, two, three..."
to keep everyone working in unison.

1. Form the basket

2. Dip

3. Load the basket (on either the first and/or second dip)

4. Dip again

5. On the second dip, launch the basket

6. Flyer rides the basket straight up

7. Flyer performs a jump

8. Flyer falls back down into basket in the cradle position

Loading the Basket
In order to execute any cheerleading stunt properly, all members must do their part perfectly. This
requires teamwork and practice. In the case of a basket toss, one of the most important elements to
master is loading the basket.Once the bases have interlocked arms, the flyer can step into the
basket. She can do this is in one of two ways:

1. The step-in: Placing her hands on the shoulders of the bases, the flyer steps into the basket
with one foot. On the second dip of the stunt, the flyer puts her other foot into the basket as
well, and is launched into the air.

2. The jump-in: Here, the flyer again places her hands on the bases' shoulders, then waits for the
count. On the second dip, the flyer jumps into the basket with both feet, landing exactly in the
middle of the square. Once loaded, she is immediately launched into the air.

Regardless of how the basket is loaded, it is critical that all members are on the same page. If the
flyer isn't centered for example, she'll likely not leave the basket. The power in a basket toss is
generated by the spring the flyer gets from the basket and the bases' shoulders. If she is not
centered, she won't have enough spring to create airspace to perform a jump. The more airspace a
flyer has, the more difficult the jump can be.

Options for the Toss

As said, there are variations to the basket-toss stunt. The most basic is the "straight ride," in which
the flyer elevates straight into the air, her arms pointing up. As she falls down, she pikes her legs and
falls into the basket in the cradle position. This drill is commonly used to get all squad members
comfortable with the toss: Where to stand, how to catch the flyer, and how to transition. Once they
master the stunt, a squad can add a jump. The most common are the toe-touch and the herkie; the
latter named after National Cheerleader Association founder Lawrence Hermkimer. Other jumps
you might incorporate include:

 Pike open

 X-out

 Ball out

 Tuck arch

 Back tuck

 Pretty girl

 Kick full

 Front layout
  Star twist

 Full twist

Perfecting the Stunt

Though it is a standard stunt now for most cheer routines, basket tosses still require a great deal of
repetition. Each toss is a challenge, as squad members must precisely execute their roles to ensure
safety and quality of performance. It takes concentration and timing to get the stunt right. However,
when done properly, a basket toss is indeed impressive and exemplifies what can result from patience,
practice, and teamwork.

Shoulder Sit
Probably one of the easiest and most common stunts is the shoulder sit. This stunt requires three
people: a base, spotter and flyer.

 The base lunges with her right leg to the side at a 90-degree angle.

 The flyer stands behind the base and places her right foot on the base's bent leg as near to the
hip as possible and jumps up, swinging her left leg over the base's left shoulder. The right leg
follows over the right shoulder.

 As the flyer swings the right leg into place, the base should stand. The flyer can hook her legs
around the base's back for added support.

 A spotter stands behind the pair to catch the flyer if she loses her balance and falls.

L Stand
The L Stand is often seen at basketball games and performed during basketball cheers and chants. While
it is an easy stunt, it is fairly impressive looking. When done synchronized by more than one pair, this
stunt can appear more complicated than it is. The stunt requires two people.

The spotter stands behind.

The base lunges her right leg at a 90-degree angle, just as for a shoulder sit.

The flyer stands behind the base's right leg and places her right foot near the top of the leg by the hip.

The base grasps the foot and holds it in place with her left hand and uses her right arm to place it under
the flyer's right knee to add support.

The flyer places her hands on the base's shoulders and pushes straight up while swinging the left leg out
to the left.
As the flyer extends her left leg, the base should move her left arm to a V position, helping to extend the
flyer's leg into an L position and holding the pose.

At the same time, the flyer will stiffen the right leg, which the base will push up, helping the flyer to
stand.

Thigh Stand

The thigh stand is a stunt that almost resembles a pyramid, but is perfect for younger and beginner
squads. The stunt requires three people: Two bases and a flyer. A spotter is not usually required, but
the coach should decide whether or not one is warranted. A spotter might be a good idea with
younger children.

 Two bases stand side by side in a lunge. One base will lunge to the right and one to the left with
the bent legs facing each other and feet side by side.

 The flyer places her left foot on one base's thigh up near the hip and her hands on the two
bases' shoulders. The left base should grab her foot with the left hand and place her right arm
under the flyer's knee.
  The flyer then pushes up into place putting the other foot on the other base's thigh and locking
her legs into place. The right base should grab the flyer's foot with the right hand and hook the
left arm around the back of the knee.

 When the flyer gains her balance, she lifts her arms into a high V or on her hips in the ready
position.

Basket Toss
The basket toss is a basic stunt that beginners can learn. As the base and the flyer improve, the stunt can
be made more impressive by throwing the flyer up higher in the air. For a basic basket toss you will need
at least four cheerleaders: A backspot, two sidespots and a flyer. If the base is a bit unsteady, a frontspot
can be added for stability and to better protect the flyer.

Two bases face one another and clasp each other's wrists. It is important that the grip is strong between
these two bases, so a trained coach should show the sidespots how to correctly clasp one another's
wrists.

The flyer stands behind the clasped arms and places her hands on each sidespot's shoulder.

 The backspotter places her hands on the flyer's waist.

 In one fluid motion, the two sidespots squat, and the backspot lifts the flyer onto the clasped
arms while the flyer pushes up.

 Once the flyer is in position, the backspot places her hands on the flyer's buttocks so she is able
to boost the flyer into the air.

 The flyer pushes up and the three bases throw their arms up, lifting the flyer high into the air.

 As the flyer comes down, she must keep her body straight and fall back into the arms of the
base. Her arms should be tight at her sides and not flailing or she and/or the bases could get
hurt. Try to never fall forward. The flyer must trust the base to catch her.

It bears repeating that this stunt should never be attempted without a trained coach overseeing the
practice. A trained cheer coach will make sure the bases and flyer are in the correct positions, using the
right technique and that everyone from the flyer to the backspot know what their roles are and how to
safely land the stunt.

Elevator
The elevator stunt is a basic stunt that can be adapted into more advanced stunts later. You will need
four cheerleaders to complete this stunt: Two sidespots, a backspot and a flyer. A frontspot is optional.

 The side bases should stand across from one another with the flyer behind.

 The flyer places her hands on the side spots' shoulders.

 The back spot stands behind the flyer with the hands on the flyer's waist.

 Once everyone is in the correct position, the two sidespots should squat with their hands
cupped.

 On a count of four, the backspot should lift the flyer so that she steps into the side spots'
cupped hands.

 The side spots stand while the flyer pushes off their shoulders until her feet are lifted to the
chest height of the two side spots.

 The backspot steadies the flyer's legs by holding her legs in place.

Learn the Basics

Learn these basic stunts and you will have a strong foundation for more complicated cheerleading
stunts. It is important to learn to perform these stunts regularly and without hesitation because the
chance for injury increases with more advanced stunts, and not knowing proper form increases those
risks. Put the time into learning these simple stunts and soon you'll move on to more advanced
cheerleading.

New Cheerleading Stunts or Just New to You

New cheerleading stunts may be new because you've never tried them before or because they are
something you or your squad has just created. Either way, always make sure that adults are present and
there are plenty of spotters when trying a new stunt. The last thing you want to do is get hurt and
potentially throw yourself out of cheering for the rest of the season. Some of the more complicated
stunts include:

 Scorpion

 Bow and Arrow

 Wolf Wall

Please always check the rules and regulations of any competition you consider entering since some
stunts are illegal and may disqualify you.

If you are creating your own amazing stunts, you need to be extremely familiar with the rules and
consult with other cheerleading squads who've gone before you to make sure you won't have any points
deducted or run into other issues with the rules and regulations. Some standard rules to keep in mind
are:

 In general, be weary of pyramids that are more than two high.

 Check on regulations about simultaneous tumbling.
 Check how many spotters and bases a flyer is required to have.
 Basket tosses are almost never allowed except in collegiate competition. When they are
allowed, there are rules designed to keep the flyer safe. If your routine requires a basket toss,
double check the rules.

How to Create Your Own Stunts

The best way to create new stunts is to build on stunts you and your squad already know well. Does
the squad create a great pyramid with a scorpion at the top? What about turning from a scorpion
into a waterfall? Many coaches will create new stunts for you, and you'll simply have to learn and
perform them. This hopefully eliminates any issues with stunts that may not follow the rules and
regulations of competitions.
However, if you are interested in creating your own stunts you're a coach or squad captain that wishes
to create stunts for the squad, one thing that might help is knowing the basics. From the basics, you
simply add in extras.

 Roles of Squad Members

 Spotters - These are a necessity, particularly when performing complicated stunts.

Safety is vital!

 Base - The base is the strength of any pyramid or stunt. Choose your strongest squad
members.

 Flyers - Since flyers are at the top, you'll want the lightest girls in this position, but they
also have to be bold enough to climb to the top.

 A Couple of Simple Stunts

 Thigh Stand - Flyer stands on the thighs of two bases who lung toward one another.

 Cupie - Two bases stand close while the flyer places one foot on each shoulder of the
bases. The bases then grasp her ankles for support.

There are many variations on the simple stunts that should serve only as a starting point. Most squads
have about ten stunts with three to five of them being advanced and unique. The coach may add about
one or two advanced cheerleading stunts a year.

Tumbling Helps
Tumbling can help with flexibility and stunting. Some of the newer stunts include maneuvers like basket
tosses where the flyer performs moves such as toe tucks or standing tucks in midair and is caught by her
squad. Again, never try this without supervision and spotters.

Coaches and Choreographers

Coaches and choreographers are constantly coming up with newer, bolder cheer stunts. Lists of current
stunts are only a starting point to better stunts.

Sites such as YouTube can serve as inspiration. Watch other squads and which new stunts they are
trying to see if anything inspires you. While you shouldn't copy their stunts, watching other squads may
help trigger ideas for your own squad that you can then take back to practice and see if they work on
the field. Brainstorm with your squad members, your coach and other professionals in the sport of
cheerleading and you'll likely come up with tons of new cheerleading stunts before you know it.
Five Popular Cheer Stunts
Always stretch before attempting any stunt. If you do not stretch, you could injure yourself. While more
advanced stunts will stretch your muscles and may hurt a bit, if you feel severe pain at any point, you
should stop immediately.

1. Bow and Arrow

The bow and arrow takes incredible flexibility, strength and balance. Before ever attempting a bow and
arrow on top of a pyramid, the flyer should perfect this stunt on the floor and a balance board. Having
enough spotters to catch the flyer should she lose her balance is also vital.

 Start with feet slightly apart. Keep one leg straight.

 Raise the other leg into a side heel stretch, holding with the arm on the same side. If you raise
your right leg, hold with your right arm.

 Take the opposite arm and form a bow over your head, grabbing the foot.

 With the same arm as the leg that is lifted, create the bow by pointing the arm straight through
the other "bowed" arm.

When done correctly, this stunt will be smooth and fluid. A choppy bow and arrow can cause you to lose
your balance and tumble off the pyramid.

2. Heel Stretch

The heel stretch is an impressive looking stunt by itself, but it is also an important building block to other
stunts, such as the bow and arrow above.
 Start with the base leg slightly in front of the kicking leg, and slightly bent at the knee.

 Kick your leg up, grabbing with your hand on the same side as the kicking leg.

 Keep your leg straight, and pull toward your face.

 Raise your opposite arm into a high-V.

3. Scorpion
The scorpion is likely just as difficult to perform as the bow and arrow, requiring extreme
strength and flexibility.

 Start by bending one leg behind you.

 Reach around the side of your back and grab your foot.

 Bring the leg up behind your head.

 The finished form will be: a leg bent at the knee, a toe pointing toward the back of your head
and arms stretched behind your head to hold the stunt.
4. Swedish Falls
A Swedish falls is an advanced pyramid stunt. Although Swedish falls can also be used in a very basic
form as a beginning cheer stunt, most squads adapt this stunt, make it more complicated and take it
to a competition. In its most basic form, the Swedish falls is performed like this:

 A base of four girls with two flyers.

 Two center bases face one another and two outer bases face straight ahead.

 The two flyers place their arms on the shoulders of the center bases and jump, lifting their legs
out straight.

 As each girl kicks into the air, the outer base on her side grabs one leg and holds it straight up.

 The flyer then lifts the other leg at a 90 degree angle.

5. Dead Man
This stunt is a way of dismounting out of a pyramid. The flyer falls backwards off the base and several
spotters catch her. In more advanced variations of this stunt, the spotters will pop the flyer back up in
the air, where she will rise back up on the pyramid and hold a stunt pose, such as a liberty. The dead
man can be a dangerous dismount. Make sure you have the proper spotters, training and complete
balance and control before falling. This stunt should never be attempted without first practicing with a
professional, and getting the okay from your coach to perform it.