All-Star The People Under The Flyer

[Num1Stunta]

That reminds me! Have you guys ever used science in cheer stunting?! I have, on so many occasions!

I did an AP Physics project on the mechanics of stunting when I was in high school... complete with videos and models lol (nerd alert).... but I have to be honest, I think it helped me get my explanations of things down pretty well! I can alter the physics terminology depending upon the age group... So I can tell Minis "you are the toaster, and your flyer is the toast. If you don't go up at the same time or push the same, she's gonna be a crooked toast that doesn't pop out of the toaster" lol

 

[iluvcheer]

I fly and I think that bases also deserve more credit. I mean there would be NO stunt without the bases. But bases sometimes get highlighted in other parts of the routine. Like the best tumbler may be a base or the point jumper or best dancer.

 

[onetrupairing]

RICHARRA, ERIN, AND JORDAN

 

[HeyimA]

Okay so who are some beast bases out there that you've noticed?

Cheyenne Felts from Twist and Shout- unassisted cupie!
Richarra from CEA- main base of Maddie's highlight stunt last year and toss hands
Ashley Patrick from Rockstar- one of the best main bases I've seen she can full up anyone
Chelsea Bariteau from Rock Solid- she's 15 and one of the strongest bases I've seen one of those girls you can put in any group and the stunt will hit. she can main second and back oh and she has a fierce straight leg scorp.

 

[bobbijean13]

I got this from another board years ago when my daughter started basing.

A Flyer's Thanks

Thank you to my bases for always being there
It's all because of you that people see me in the air
Thank you to my back spot- I've alot to thank you for
You've landed flat on your back- but never let me hit the floor

For all those times I smacked you- trying to twist down
For all the times I spazzed out- and couldn't get around
For all the times you yelled, "Lock out! LOCK YOUR KNEES!"
For all the times you said ok when I said, "one more time, please?"

I didn't catch your shoulders- its my job as your flyer
You said ok and didn't kill me when I said,"uh, could you catch a little higher?"
When ready to give up- "Stick it!" you would scream
And I could, because of you and the faith in our team.

For all the times you were tired- your muscles were so sore
With a sigh, you toughed it out and let me stunt some more
When trying new stunts and I was scared of what to do
You calmed me down and promised, "Relax- you know we've got you"

Bruises, pain and knuckle scrapes- my basket tosses brought
Backwards, forwards, sideways- I still knew that I'd be caught

I know it can't be easy- catching all my weight
You make it look so easy- we make our stunts look great
And even when we drop one- I know its not the end
You always catch me safely and we put it up again

So for all the times you caught me- you never let me fall
I know that backs and bases work the hardest of us all!!!
You do all the work and I get so much glory
I know it isnt fair that people don't see the full story
Just know once more I thank you- for everything you've done
Without your work and friendship cheering wouldn't be as fun
And every time someone says they're amazed by what I do
I thank you and know that it my heart
Its all because of you.

 

[youbetterwork]

any one else noticed that the only people with awesome videos on youtube are flyers? where is the credit for the bases? for example maddie gardner is a GREAT flyer no doubt, but ive never heard of her bases. they must be working really hard under her...thoughts?

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ri...ALL-UP-TO-TICK-TOCK-AT-WORLDS/119275531435769

 

[marissa.d]

I got this from another board years ago when my daughter started basing.

A Flyer's Thanks

Thank you to my bases for always being there
It's all because of you that people see me in the air
Thank you to my back spot- I've alot to thank you for
You've landed flat on your back- but never let me hit the floor

For all those times I smacked you- trying to twist down
For all the times I spazzed out- and couldn't get around
For all the times you yelled, "Lock out! LOCK YOUR KNEES!"
For all the times you said ok when I said, "one more time, please?"

I didn't catch your shoulders- its my job as your flyer
You said ok and didn't kill me when I said,"uh, could you catch a little higher?"
When ready to give up- "Stick it!" you would scream
And I could, because of you and the faith in our team.

For all the times you were tired- your muscles were so sore
With a sigh, you toughed it out and let me stunt some more
When trying new stunts and I was scared of what to do
You calmed me down and promised, "Relax- you know we've got you"

Bruises, pain and knuckle scrapes- my basket tosses brought
Backwards, forwards, sideways- I still knew that I'd be caught

I know it can't be easy- catching all my weight
You make it look so easy- we make our stunts look great
And even when we drop one- I know its not the end
You always catch me safely and we put it up again

So for all the times you caught me- you never let me fall
I know that backs and bases work the hardest of us all!!!
You do all the work and I get so much glory
I know it isnt fair that people don't see the full story
Just know once more I thank you- for everything you've done
Without your work and friendship cheering wouldn't be as fun
And every time someone says they're amazed by what I do
I thank you and know that it my heart
Its all because of you.

i LOVE this

 

[cheer36mom]

i agree completely bases deserve alot of credit for what they do my daughter went from being on a level 2 team and never flying to being on a level 4 team and learning to be a flyer and i was so thankful to her bases and backspot for having patience and always being there for her they were so encouraging when she got frustrated and really gave her confidence and i know it was rough on them especially since she had never flown before and she is very well aware that without the group of girls underneath her she isnt going up in the air

 

[Sitz_Lamos]

bobbijean, that poem is the shiiiiiizzz! I love it!

 

[MissBee]

That reminds me! Have you guys ever used science in cheer stunting?! I have, on so many occasions!

When I was in high school, everyone had to do a "physics of....." project. Kids did physics of paintballs, speeding tickets, throwing a frisbee....I did "Physics of Cheerleading". It was so fun!

 

[xtremeteal4life]

any one else noticed that the only people with awesome videos on youtube are flyers? where is the credit for the bases? for example maddie gardner is a GREAT flyer no doubt, but ive never heard of her bases. they must be working really hard under her...thoughts?

Maddie bases too....

but yeah for sure, it's a team effort. one cannot exist w/o the other

 

[Num1Stunta]

Okay so who are some beast bases out there that you've noticed?

Cheyenne Felts from Twist and Shout- unassisted cupie!
Richarra from CEA- main base of Maddie's highlight stunt last year and toss hands
Ashley Patrick from Rockstar- one of the best main bases I've seen she can full up anyone
Chelsea Bariteau from Rock Solid- she's 15 and one of the strongest bases I've seen one of those girls you can put in any group and the stunt will hit. she can main second and back oh and she has a fierce straight leg scorp.

Amanda Yancy.. enough said http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8N1llO9x8o

 

[SaraDee023]

i def. agree. the flyers cant stand on nothing. a lot of the time the bases save a falling stunt....and on the other hand, the bases could be the reason the stunt isnt hitting.

 

[MadstarRocksAmerica]

I did an AP Physics project on the mechanics of stunting when I was in high school... complete with videos and models lol (nerd alert).... but I have to be honest, I think it helped me get my explanations of things down pretty well! I can alter the physics terminology depending upon the age group... So I can tell Minis "you are the toaster, and your flyer is the toast. If you don't go up at the same time or push the same, she's gonna be a crooked toast that doesn't pop out of the toaster" lol

LOL Yeah, I used physics in teaching and performing baskets. Something about mass times force = velocity or something?! Basically if the bases put 100 % into it, and are super close together, it goes higher

 

[yougottabelieve]

You know what I hate?! When the bases have higher flexibility than the flyer. x

That is like, story of my cheer life,...