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By Valerie Ninemire, About.com Guide to Cheerleading since 2000

Do You Suffer from "Jump Confusion?"

Monday April 16, 2007
The Side Hurdler, the Front Hurdler and the Herkie are often confused. Do you know the differences in these jumps?
Photo - Side Hurdler - Straight leg in Toe Touch position; bent leg level with your hip with knee pointing forward.
Photo - Front Hurdler - Straight leg in front of your face (knee almost touching your nose); bent leg pointing down to the ground.
Photo - Herkie - Straight leg in Toe Touch position; bent leg pointing down to the ground.

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