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Unique Passes


I have been cheering for a long time! My tryouts are in early August and we are required to have 3 tumbling passes. One is a rounded back handspring back, and I have that no problem. They want original, unique passes that are difficult and good looking (possibly competition material!) I am an advanced gymnast.. so if you have any unique passes I could do, please let me know!
Thanks!!


Front tumbling elements that transition into typical back-tumbling skills are a GREAT way to add "seemingly" high levels of difficulty and great looks. The CORE front tumbling skill is the FRONT handspring. If you don't have one, GET IT! For example:

1. Front Handspring step out, round-off, back handspring.  In this pass, the front-handspring is used to gain momentum and takes the place of a hurdle or run.

2. THREE front Handspring step-outs in a row.  (or three fast front-walk-overs in a row.

3. Standing Back-handspring STEP-OUT 1/2 twist into a cartwheel or round-off.

Have fun, Be safe, Push HARD!
~CW

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Jump, Set, Tuck
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Straight Body Fall


 


Coach Wayne was the Head Coach for the Savannah College of Art and Design Cheerleading team and Executive Coach of Olympic Gymnast Zuzana Sekerova. His articles, videos, and books have been used by students and instructors worldwide since 1991. Coach Wayne is available for tumbling instructor certification training. For booking information, coaches/owners should text or call 912.238.1747.



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