How many times can I eat mat before I actually get my back tuck down? I really need to have it before I try out for my school’s cheerleading team. It will really raise my chances of actually getting on the Varsity Cheer Squad. I have been at my gym for almost four hours. When I say my gym, I mean the gym I cheer at after school. Anyway, it is now nine o’ clock and the only that that I have actually gotten down is my self-esteem. Hooray for no confidence.
I know my parents will want me home soon so I decide to try one more time. I count in my head “5,6,7,8, HIT, HIT, PULL.” I find myself level to the ground once more. I know now that I am not getting my tuck any time soon so I decide to gather my belongings to head home.
In case you were wondering, “hit, hit, pull” is a term cheerleaders use. When you “hit” that means you are striking your jumps as extended as possible. When you “pull” you …show more content…
The ride to school was silent, not awkward silent, more of a comfortable silent. My stomach is churning because I am so nervous for today. I arrive to school and head straight for the football field because tryouts will be held there. Most of the other girls (and a few boys) are already there, so the pre-existing cheer coach gives us a short pep talk/ instructional speech. “Everybody, I want you to do your best today. You all look great and I’m sure your performances will look even better. So, they way this is going to work is we will call out your name and you will stand on the 50 yard line,” she turns and points “, and you will stand on the line with a big smile on your face until the judges look up at you. At that time, you will do your two j favorite jumps and your standing tumbling if you have it ready. I am so excited for everyone and I wish you all the best of luck!” as she finishes her miniature speech, everybody gets up and walks to the sideline so we can begin the
I know my parents will want me home soon so I decide to try one more time. I count in my head “5,6,7,8, HIT, HIT, PULL.” I find myself level to the ground once more. I know now that I am not getting my tuck any time soon so I decide to gather my belongings to head home.
In case you were wondering, “hit, hit, pull” is a term cheerleaders use. When you “hit” that means you are striking your jumps as extended as possible. When you “pull” you …show more content…
The ride to school was silent, not awkward silent, more of a comfortable silent. My stomach is churning because I am so nervous for today. I arrive to school and head straight for the football field because tryouts will be held there. Most of the other girls (and a few boys) are already there, so the pre-existing cheer coach gives us a short pep talk/ instructional speech. “Everybody, I want you to do your best today. You all look great and I’m sure your performances will look even better. So, they way this is going to work is we will call out your name and you will stand on the 50 yard line,” she turns and points “, and you will stand on the line with a big smile on your face until the judges look up at you. At that time, you will do your two j favorite jumps and your standing tumbling if you have it ready. I am so excited for everyone and I wish you all the best of luck!” as she finishes her miniature speech, everybody gets up and walks to the sideline so we can begin the