How To Do A Pike Jump In Cheerleading
Wanna show your team spirit and get the crowd to their feet? Try a jump!
For intermediate cheerleaders, a difficult jump is the pike. It is a jump where you keep your arms parallel and raise your legs up to your chest at a 90 degree angle.
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Step 1:
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Gimme A "V"
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First, throw your arms up into a High V position. Remember, the best cheerleaders always use crisp, sharp motions. So, snap your arms into place.
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Step 2:
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Tip Toe
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Keeping your arms in a high V, rise up onto your toes. But be careful… Keep your upper body still. Don't let those arms spread or your back arch. Hold tight!
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Step 3:
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The Wind Up
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Now, swing your arms inward and down in front of you, crossing at the waist. Then bend your knees, and get ready to push off the ground. Just as you go to jump, pull your legs out in front of you and reach for your toes. Keep your legs at a 90-degree-angle and your arms in a buckets motion. Your chest and head should stay straight, and keep your toes pointed during the jump.
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Step 4:
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Snap Back
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Now you've got to land without falling flat. Hit the ground with your knees bent. Place your hands beside your knees and keep your upper body upright.
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Step 5:
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Stand And Deliver
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For the finishing touch, stand up quickly into a clean position. Keep your hands tightly by your side and hold your head high.
