The Misconception of Falling Flyers
She twirls effortless through the air, sleek pony tail swinging, glamorous bow bouncing as she falls gracefully into the arms of those below her who are poised and prepared for the catch. The Southern Miss cheerleading team is the gracious pride of our spirited Saturday night football games. The systematic marching band may toot their polished horns and rhythmically pound their finely tuned drums. The embellished dancers may agilely skip and prance about. The axillary may sling their glittery props. They may perform all of these tasks expertly. Without those brawny football players, not a fan would be found in the stadium. However, despite their competition, the cheerleading squad is by far the football …show more content…
Every practice begins by running a timed mile. Each member is expected to finish in less than eight minutes. This is a requirement to be on the team. Being a part of the team is very physically demanding. After running, the team stretches out their trained muscles and gets down to business. This is when they begin to tumble. In the cheerleading world, tumbling is defined as any action where gymnastic skills are exercised.
Most of the boys on the team are solely tumblers. They are the members of the team required to do tucks, or back flips, from one sideline to the other side of the end zone. It is also mainly the boy’s position to be flag runner. This job entails having a line of cheerleaders all holding massive flags. Each flag has a different letter. When the flag runners are released the different lettered flags spell out phrases that show school spirit such as, “G-O E-A-G-L-E-S,” or “S-M-T-T-T.” Other than that, the boys chant along to sidelines cheers through their …show more content…
The participants of a stunt are set up similarly to a tripod. The flyer is the main piece on top and the other three components ensure stability in various forms. The back spot holds the ankles of the flyer to offer support. The main base holds the right foot of the flyer and give, as the title implies, a base to stand on. The secondary base holds the left foot of the flyer while also supporting the main base. Brooke Boisseau is a second year international studies major with golden blonde hair and blue eyes. She also happens to be a main base on the cheerleading team for Southern
She twirls effortless through the air, sleek pony tail swinging, glamorous bow bouncing as she falls gracefully into the arms of those below her who are poised and prepared for the catch. The Southern Miss cheerleading team is the gracious pride of our spirited Saturday night football games. The systematic marching band may toot their polished horns and rhythmically pound their finely tuned drums. The embellished dancers may agilely skip and prance about. The axillary may sling their glittery props. They may perform all of these tasks expertly. Without those brawny football players, not a fan would be found in the stadium. However, despite their competition, the cheerleading squad is by far the football …show more content…
Every practice begins by running a timed mile. Each member is expected to finish in less than eight minutes. This is a requirement to be on the team. Being a part of the team is very physically demanding. After running, the team stretches out their trained muscles and gets down to business. This is when they begin to tumble. In the cheerleading world, tumbling is defined as any action where gymnastic skills are exercised.
Most of the boys on the team are solely tumblers. They are the members of the team required to do tucks, or back flips, from one sideline to the other side of the end zone. It is also mainly the boy’s position to be flag runner. This job entails having a line of cheerleaders all holding massive flags. Each flag has a different letter. When the flag runners are released the different lettered flags spell out phrases that show school spirit such as, “G-O E-A-G-L-E-S,” or “S-M-T-T-T.” Other than that, the boys chant along to sidelines cheers through their …show more content…
The participants of a stunt are set up similarly to a tripod. The flyer is the main piece on top and the other three components ensure stability in various forms. The back spot holds the ankles of the flyer to offer support. The main base holds the right foot of the flyer and give, as the title implies, a base to stand on. The secondary base holds the left foot of the flyer while also supporting the main base. Brooke Boisseau is a second year international studies major with golden blonde hair and blue eyes. She also happens to be a main base on the cheerleading team for Southern