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Learning Cheerleading Stunting - Tips, Instructions and Articles

Here you'll find resources for tips, instructions and advice on building cheerleading stunts or pyramids.
Basics of Basing
The position of base in Cheerleading is vital, for without bases the flyer wouldn't go up. The bases lift or throw the flyer and as the name implies, they are the base or foundation of a Cheerleading stunt or mount. Learn more.
Spotting Successfully
If there is one position in a Cheerleading stunt that is the most important, you'd have to seriously consider it to be the spotter or scoop.
Tips on Flying
What exactly is a flyer in Cheerleading? Do you have what it takes to be one? Learn more and read these tips about flying.
Custom Stunts by Coach Kaitlin
8 New stunts by Coach Kaitlin. Designed for squads with 8 to 21 people. Coach Kaitlin has many years experience in Cheerleading, gymnastics, dance and coaching. On printable page.
About's Large Varsity Stunts
Stunts designed for Large Varsity Cheerleading Squads. Printable.
About's Small to Medium Varsity Stunts
Stunts designed for small to medium Varsity Squads. Printable pages.
About's Stunts for JV Squads
Printable pages of stunts designed for JV squads.
Jump and Stunt Quiz
Take this quiz, see if you can name these jumps and stunts.
Ashby's Cheer Page
Some excellent information and tips on doing liberties, scales, scorpions, heel stretches and more.
Ms. Pineapple's Pyramid Page
Safety tips and instructions on building a Triple Half, Double Lib Extension, and Tri-Hitch.
Stunting Techniques
From the National Cheerleading Coaches Conference, a great article on stunting techniques. Aninimated graphics.
Stunting Tips
Great Stunts are what many cheerleading squads strive for and stunts add flair to a cheerleading routine. Check out these stunting tips.
The 180 Up and Over
From Varsity.com a transition with a twist.
The Physics of Cheerleading
Great article on Cheerleading stunting. Definitions and explanations of some common terms and stunts.
Vew-Do | Balance in Life
Today, many athletes are using balance training as an integral part of their overall training programs, both for injury prevention and performance enhancement. Vew-Do balance boards are a cost effective and fabulous way to achieve this.

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