CONTENTS Chapter one Moving and Motion 4 Chapter two Jumps and Tumbling Chapter three Stunts and spotters 10 16 Chapter four fun Formations 22 Chapter five Staying On Top 26 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32
one Moving A N D M OT I O N Football players move across a bright green field As the crowd roars at a touchdown the cheerleaders jump up and down waving their pom-poms and chanting At halftime they perform a cheer which may include stunts or a pyramid Cheerleading is fun Some people also consider it a sport It takes strength and training to be a good cheerleader Most cheerleaders begin in middle school or high school But you can learn basic cheer skills any time Cheerleading is a fun and high-energy activity