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What's the number one thing to remember when I try out?

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Act like you're excited to be there. In cheer, you have to have spirit and coaches will notice if you don't have any enthusiasm.

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How can I wow the judge with a cartwheel?

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Point your toes and keep your legs straight. Most importantly, smile before and after you do it.

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How do I get both splits and flips done in time before the cheer?

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Practice and stretch. Stretching is very important when it comes to cheering. Start to stretch anywhere from 3 - 4 weeks before cheer tryouts. The earlier, the better!

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Do the judges tell you if you made the team?

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It depends on the high school, but the results are often released the same day as tryouts.

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Will cheerleading help improve my grades?

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It depends what school you go to. Some schools require that you maintain a certain GPA in order to remain on the team. This can be a good motivator to keep one's grades up. Other schools don't care what GPA you get. This can lead to one spending too much time practicing and not enough time studying.

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What if I have never cheered before but I really want to make the team?

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Get personal lessons, and practice very night. Make sure that you are able to do the basics (jumps, and any tumbling that is required), and gradually start to challenge yourself more and more. Cheer is a sport that builds off itself, so if you can't do the basics, or don't practice them, you most likely will not be able to do the rest.

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What do I do of my school requires that I be able to do difficult tumbling like back tucks or flip flops in order to try out?

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Before tryouts try to get an older girl from cheerleading to train and help you, start practicing as early as possible and remember, even if you mess up during tryouts try not to sweat it and be confident. You won't always be perfect.

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Will I still make the team if I can't do any tumbling?

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It depends on how good the team is and how many people are trying out for it. You'll be at a disadvantage, for sure.

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How do I learn to do a back handspring in one month?

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If you practice hard enough each day, then you might be able to get the skill in one month. On the other hand, back handsprings do take some time to accomplish and you shouldn't try and rush any skills that you're not ready for.

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What if I can't tumble?

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Well, you should start lessons. Get friends who tumble or do gymnastic] to teach you tricks. Or learn by yourself from the Internet Look up how to do a handstand or cartwheel or whatever you want to try.

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