Cheer Dance Jumps Quiz

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In cheerleading, which jump involves swinging the arms in a high 'V' figure and spreading the legs apart with knees facing forward but not toward the sky?

  • Toe touch
  • Spread eagle (correct)
  • Pike
  • Tuck jump

What is the defining characteristic of a toe touch jump in cheerleading?

  • Legs straight and parallel to the ground (correct)
  • Arms reaching forward
  • Legs tucked to the chest
  • Knees facing forward

Which type of stunt in cheerleading involves the base lifting the flyer, usually a female, above their head and then catching them?

  • Thigh stand
  • Prep
  • Shoulder sit
  • Basket toss (correct)

What is the position of the legs in a pike jump in cheerleading?

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What is the purpose of yells/chants in cheerleading?

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What is the primary concern when performing tumble skills in cheer dance?

<p>Avoiding injury from gravity-defying and intense ground impact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of skills involve completing a tumble from a running start?

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What is the most important factor to be considered in creating a precise and entertaining cheer routine?

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What are cheer motions primarily made up of?

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What type of dance can be applicable in creating a cheer routine according to the text?

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Flashcards

Spread Eagle Jump

A cheerleading jump where arms form a high 'V' and legs split apart with knees facing forward.

Toe Touch Jump

A jump in cheerleading where legs are straight and parallel to the ground.

Basket Toss

A cheerleading stunt where a base lifts a flyer above their head and catches them.

Pike Jump

Legs straight and parallel to the ground while bent at the hips.

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Purpose of Yells/Chants

Express pride and confidence in cheerleading.

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Primary Tumble Concern

Avoiding injury during tumbling stunts.

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Running Skills (Tumbling)

Tumbling skills that start with a running approach.

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Precision in Cheer

Remaining synchronized with all dancers.

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Cheer Motions

Body positions combined with arm and hand movements.

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Hip-Hop in Cheer

A style that can be incorporated into a cheer routine.

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Study Notes

Cheerleading Jumps

  • The jump that involves swinging the arms in a high 'V' figure and spreading the legs apart with knees facing forward but not toward the sky is called a Hurdler jump.
  • The defining characteristic of a Toe Touch jump is that the legs are brought up to the hands, with the knees bent and the feet flexed.
  • In a Pike jump, the legs are straight and together, with the toes pointed.

Cheerleading Stunts

  • A Liberty stunt involves the base lifting the flyer, usually a female, above their head and then catching them.

Cheerleading Routine

  • The primary purpose of Yells/Chants is to engage the audience and promote team spirit.
  • When performing Tumble skills in cheer dance, the primary concern is safety.
  • Running Tumble skills involve completing a tumble from a running start.
  • The most important factor to be considered in creating a precise and entertaining cheer routine is Timing.

Cheerleading Motions

  • Cheer motions are primarily made up of Arms and Hands movements.

Cheerleading Dance

  • Jazz dance can be applicable in creating a cheer routine.

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