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Tips on Motions:
- Sharp ‘n Snappy - We’ve probably all heard
this before when referring to motions, but what does it truly
mean. It means your arms should be stiff and your muscles tight.
Your transitions should be smooth, snappy and quick. You should
punch your motions out with a lot of strength.
- Never bend your wrists – your wrists should never
be bent, cocked or out of alignment with your arms.
- Elbows - If you’re in an extended motion, your
elbows should be locked.
- Arm Replacement - Your arms should always be slightly
in front of you and level. Know exactly where spot is to hit a
motion and don’t settle for anything else than that spot.
Again, keep your arms stiff and muscles tight.
Don’t let your arms bounce or jiggle.
- Shoulders - Your shoulders should be relaxed and not
raised up like a shrug.
- Fists - Know in What direction your fist should be facing
(Examples: In a high V your thumbs should be facing towards the
crowd. In a Touchdown your thumbs should be facing away from the
crowd). Always keep your thumb outside your fist.
- Transition - Take the shortest distance to the next motion
and wait until the last second to make it. Move quickly and precisely.
- Synchronize your motions - Your motions should correspond
with the syllables of the words in your cheer/chant or the count
of your dance routines and stunts.
- The clap or clasp motion - This simple motion is often
overlooked. Your hands should be under your chin, your elbows
in tightly and your fingers close together. It should look clean
and neat.
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Exercises to improve motions
Adapted from www.oakharbor.com
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