How to do a Scorpion Cheerleading Stunt Flyer Position
The Scorpion is a beautiful cheerleading stunt flyer position! It is performed facing the side so the crowd can see the beautiful extension of the leg.
The Flyer holds the top of her foot with both hands and pulls the foot up toward her head behind her.
Her chest is UP and her face is looking at the crowd.
Remember, you will not get your foot this high to begin, it takes A LOT of practice and flexibility. So practice with your leg at different levels behind you.
For more details and stunting tips, check out CCC’s Cheerleading Mastery Series – Cheerleading Beginning Stunts Ebook HERE
Cheerleading Stunts – Base Stunting Tips
Here are some tips and techniques to help you master your cheerleading base position.
Your Job: To lift the Flyer safely.
Tips:
- Look at your other base to make sure that your timing is perfect.
- Listen for ques
- Listen for your Flyer to say “Down”
- No Laughing
- Never do a stunt that you are not ready for.
Cheerleading Stunts – Spotter Stunting Tips
Here are some tips and techniques to help you master your Cheerleading Spotter position.
Your job: You have the MOST IMPORTANT job of all – to make sure the Flyer does not fall or hit the ground.
Tips:
- Always watch your Flyer.
- Most of the time you will call the stunt. Make sure you are loud enough for everyone in your stunt to hear.
- Listen for your Flyer to say “Down”
- No Laughing
- Never spot a stunt that you are not ready for.
- NEVER LET GO until your Flyer is safely on the ground.
Hand Positions:
- Always hold your Flyer TIGHT!
- When holding her waist, hold with 4 fingers in front and the thunb in the back.
Spotter Exercises – These exercises will help you with your spotting duties:
How to Be a Great Cheerleading Flyer! Part 2 – Climbing Techniques You Must Know
Every Cheerleading Flyer should master proper climbing techniques for several reasons:
1. To prevent injuries to themselves and their teammates.
2. To be able to master stunts more quickly.
3. And to make your stunts look AMAZING!
Here are some of the basics that every Flyer should know:
Flyer Climbing Techniques:
Pinch-a-Penny: This is the most important one to remember – basically stay “Tight”. Pretend that you have a penny in your butt cheeks. Pinch or squeeze your cheeks together so the penny does not fall. When you do this, you will feel all of you muscles tighten up. When your body is tight, you feel much lighter for your bases. If you just stand there in your Flyer position, you will feel much heavier!
Step, Lock, Tighten: This climbing technique is used for Double Thigh Stands and the like. When you climb follow this pattern:
- “Step” with your foot on to you base (usually you climb with your right
foot first) - “Lock” means to bring your other foot up and lock both legs. This does
not mean to squat on your bases. - “Tighten” means to finish your stunt and Pinch-a-Penny.
For more details, just click Cheerleading Flyer Tips on the Cheerleading Coaching Center.
