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What is a common cheerleading motion where fists are on the hips?
A) High V
B) Low V
C) Clean
D) Touchdown
C) Clean
What do cheerleaders use to help lead cheers at games?
A) Whistles
B) Megaphones
C) Drums
D) Flags
B) Megaphones
What is a jump where the legs go out to the sides?
A) Pike
B) Toe Touch
C) Hurdler
D) Tuck
B) Toe Touch
What position is lifted into the air during stunts?
A) Base
B) Back spot
C) Flyer
D) Coach
C) Flyer
What is cheerleading mainly meant to do at sports games?
A) Entertain judges
B) Support the team
C) Compete only
D) Dance solo
B) Support the team
What is the person who lifts the flyer called?
a base
What jump has one leg bent and one leg straight?
a hurdler
What do you call a short cheer used to get the crowd involved?
a chant
What is a group routine done to music at competitions called?
a routine
What safety item is often used when practicing stunts?
a mat
What is the role of the back spot in a stunt?
To support and protect the flyer from behind
What cheerleading term means sharp and precise motions?
Sharp motions (or sharp technique)
What is a stunt where the flyer stands on one foot held by the bases?
a liberty
What body position is required for a proper toe touch?
straight legs and pointed toes
What is it called when cheerleaders count together to stay in sync?
counting or counts
What is a cradle in cheerleading?
A dismount where the flyer is caught in the bases’ arms
What organization governs many U.S. cheerleading competitions?
varsity
What is a basket toss?
A stunt where the flyer is thrown into the air by multiple bases
What is the correct arm motion for a High V?
Arms up and out in a V shape
What skill combines cheer motions and dance moves?
cheer dance
What is a full twist in cheerleading?
A 360-degree spin in the air
What stunt position has the flyer standing with both feet together on the bases’ hands?
extension
What does “facial expressions” mean in cheerleading performance?
Showing enthusiasm and emotion to engage the crowd
What is the purpose of spotting during stunts?
To ensure safety and prevent injuries
What cheerleading skill requires strength, balance, and teamwork the most?
stunting