Cheerleading is ever evolving, and being unique is what sets you apart from other squads. In competitive cheerleading, new and different tumbling skills can help your squad get recognized and remembered by the judges. While many cheer teams perform back handsprings and back tucks, not as many are able to execute punch fronts successfully. The blind landing of this forward flipping skill makes it difficult to stick, but with practice, your squad can add this element to your routine and wow the judges.
Step 1
Take three to five running steps. Run hard to gain momentum for the skill.
Step 2
Punch off the ground with both feet, reaching up and jumping as high in the air as you can.
Step 3
Rotate forward, tucking your knees into your chest to rotate faster. Your goal is to flip with your head as high off the ground when you are upside down as it is when you are standing. Grab your shins to hold your body tightly tucked as you rotate.
Step 4
Keep your eyes open as you flip, watching for the point where the ceiling meets the wall in front of you. As soon as you see this point, open your body up to straight.
Step 5
Land with your feet together and your knees slightly bent.
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