Q&A for How to Stretch for a Scorpion in Cheerleading

No, everyone is different. It takes time to develop some skills.

Two options: make a little "hook" with your foot or tie the bandana to your foot.

It isn't necessary, but some people find using a sports band or rope helpful. It's still possible to do a scorpion without using those, but everyone is different.

Practice makes perfect. Search for videos online or ask someone who is already on the team if they can train you.

Sure! Go to google and look up 5 star cheerleading camps.

Sometimes you will! I have done cheer since I was 5 and I can't even tell you how many times I've fallen. It's usually not a big deal.

A straight scorpion is called a needle. They are two different things.

Yes. Stretch before doing any type of splits.

No, I don't think so, as I can only do one on my left side. It's normal for one side to be stronger than the other.

Keep stretching until you build up your flexibility.

Yes, you can, but I would go very slowly so you don't hurt yourself.

I would try lifting your right leg first.

It is safer because the person teaching usually knows what they're doing, but it is possible to learn these by yourself at home.

The more you stretch, the closer you will be to achieving your splits. Do lunges and try to get closer down every time you do your splits. Doing splits on pillows also will help. If you stretch daily and keep trying, you'll get there.

You can relearn the scorpion. Your height will make a difference, but shouldn't make it much harder to do.

You can start practicing a needle. Just keep stretching; a good stretch is to do a front split and then bend back and try to touch your leg. Just be careful!

It depends on how flexible you already are, and how much of that day, you would spend stretching.

It depends on whether your coach is okay with you lacking those skills. Some coaches aren't okay with it and some are. So you'll need to ask yours.