If you’re a member of a cheerleading squad, you’ve likely heard a lot of cheerleading lingo. But how do you get to know and understand what these terms mean? It might surprise you to know that cheerleading is more than just dance moves and chants. In fact, there’s even cheerleading lingo that’s entirely unique to cheerleading. Take a look at these definitions for an idea of what each word means.
For example, a flyer is the cheerleader who is held up in the air by her bases. She’s often the one at the top of a stunt, called the Liberty pose. A flyer is a person supported in the air, known as the mounter. Another stunt is the pyramid, which involves a group of bases linked together. Ultimately, cheerleaders learn cheerleading lingo from coaches who are in charge of the team.
The following cheerleading lingo terms may confuse even experienced cheerleaders. You should consult a cheerleading dictionary for clarification. These specialized terms can be difficult to learn if you’re a parent or coach. If you have a child on the cheer squad, you should use the cheerleading lingo glossary to guide her in the right direction. You’ll also want to learn about cheerleading terminology to communicate with your child.
The lingo used in cheerleading is unique to each team and can change over time. For example, a cheer known as the basket toss is a skill in which the bases throw a flyer high into the air. A tumbling skill known as the bridge is another cheerleading term. A bridge is a basic foundational skill that is performed in cheerleading. There are cheers for each of these.
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