How Do I Learn A Kick Up Needle

[Gemini Cheer Ella]

hi guys,
im ella and im pretty flexible i have my needle already and my coach asked if i could kick up
ive looked at Gabi Butlers videos and other peoples videos too but i just cant figure it out. i hope you can help me x

 

[SmileyRyleigh]

You really have to have good arm and back flexibility. I think there are other threads on this but what helped me the most was facing the wanna and kicking with an ankle weight until I felt like I could kick it up