Half up (twist up) instructional video - cheerleading group stunts

Half up is a basic level 2 twisting mount and it is a basic for all the future harder twisting mounts.

Star in a proper half up position.

Back spots, dip with bases, then start lifting flyers ankles straight up. Make sure your are lifting for the whole time (also, when bases are going back to a prep level) to make re grabbing part easier for the bases (slower it is, easier it is for the bases to get a new grip).

Bases, dip low with your legs, keep your chest straight and your arms in a belly button height. Then start shrugging your shoulder and extending your legs at the same time, continue with lifting the flyer straight up while extending arms.

When you are above the head RELEASE WITH YOUR LEFT HAND and re grab to a normal main base grip. Make sure you are holding flyer’s feet with your right hand for the whole time.

Do not release the feet to early, make sure you come above the head first. Also, use your legs to get the height and be stable while stunting.

Flyers, because this is one of the most basic rotations, your technique needs to be on point so all the harder spinning stunts will be easy.

Wait for the bases to dip then explosively extend body, keep your chest up and make sure your legs are extended before your start turning. Try to extend into a 1/4 turn and wait in straight position until bases bring your to the front.

Do not try to spin a lot, you do not have to do a half up on your own. It is really important that the spin is controlled. Also, keep your arms close to the body and pull a high V when you face the front.

Happy stunting!

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