How To Do Basic Cheerleading Motions Part 10

This is a general overview of some basic cheer motions with the focus on the position of the arms. You may perform them, or see them performed, slightly different. These motions can be used while a cheerleader is on the ground or up in a stunt, and the position of his or her feet will vary from being shoulder width apart to being together, depending on when and the motion is being used. You may also know some of these moves by different names, since cheerleading teams might refer to a move by a unique, regional name. Many of these moves are combinations of other basic, more common moves that were covered in earlier articles. Review our other cheer motion articles and our cheer stances articles to get tips to you help you perfect all your moves! Once we’ve mastered your moves, check out the complete guide of Tips and Tricks for Cheerleading Tryouts! High V and Hips For this combination, bring one arm into a High V and the other into Hands on Hips . This move can be done as a left or right motion. The arm that stays in the High V position will determine which direction the move is. Low V and Hips For this combination, bring one arm into a Low V and the other into Hands on Hips. This move can be done as a left or right motion. The arm that stays in the Low V position will determine which direction the move is. High Broken V and Hips For this combination, bring one arm into a High Broken V and the other into Hands on Hips. This move can be done as a left or right motion. The arm that stays in the High Broken V position will determine which direction the move is.