Kansas State University Cheerleaders
Liberty
with Pop Down Dismount
How to:
Main Base: Begin the same position as for Extension Prep except that hands will be wider apart to accommodate Secondary Base's hand. Starting low, with flat, straight back - on 1-2 down up, extend all the way to the top, turning hands from bottom of shoe to heel and toe.
Secondary Base: Grab flyer's shoe underneath and between Main base's hands. Put other hand on top (Hamburger Grip) and squeeze foot. on counts, dip and drive through to the top being caeful not to pull or push foot, but lifting straight up and squeezing to prevent foot from rolling.
Flyer: Begin with right foot in Main Base's hand and knee up. Hands should be on Main and Secondary Base's shoulders, elbows locked out, weight in arms. On 1-2, down up, dip and stand up quickly pulling left knee up into Liberty position and arms into a high V.
Backspot: Begin in a low squat with right hand on ankle and left hand under lifted leg's butt. On 1-2, down up, dip and push straight up reaching for ankle with other hand.
Pop Down Dismount:
Bases: Using legs, dip and extend hands up over head. With front arm, reach for front of flyer's shin, with back arm, reach behind flyer's thigh. RESIST flyer's weight all the way to the ground.
Flyer: Stay tight while bases dip (don't bend your knees!) At the top of the pop bring hands to sides and feet together. When you feel backspot grab hips, reach behind for backspot's wrists. Keep feet together and legs tight all the way to the ground.
Backspot: Dip and release flyer's ankles, extending upwards. Reach for flyer's hips and RESIST flyer's weight all the way to the ground.
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