A grid view of essential positions including High V and Low V , T and Broken T, Touchdown, Daggers, Clap, and Clasp.
Arms should be close to the ears; "little circles" face forward. cheer motions chart
_______T MOTION_______ | | | | | | | (Head) | | | | | |_____________________| A grid view of essential positions including High
| Motion Name | Arm Position | Visual Description | Common Tips | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | One arm in High V, one arm in Low V. | Forms a diagonal line across the body. | Example: Right arm High V, Left arm Low V. Look toward the High V arm. | | Punch | One arm extended up (Touchdown position), one hand on hip. | One fist punching the sky. | The arm on the hip creates a clean "blade" or fist. Make sure the punching arm is tight by the ear. | | L Motion | One arm in T position, one arm in Touchdown. | Forms the letter "L". | Keep the "T" arm level! It tends to drop when focusing on the up arm. | | Forms a diagonal line across the body
These standard motions are the building blocks of every routine. When performing them, remember to be "sharp" (fast) and "tight" (squeeze your muscles). Description Hand Placement Detail Arms extended up at a 45-degree angle from the body. Fists face out with "big circles" (thumb side) forward. Low V Arms extended down in a "V" shape toward the ground. Fists face out, "big circles" facing forward. T Motion
Arms should stay slightly in front of the body within peripheral vision for the "T" motion.
Hands are flat with fingers squeezed tightly together.