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Ages 5-13
Focus: Cheer Basics, Safety, Team Spirit, and Performance Building
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 15 min | - Light jogging, high knees, and jumping jacks - Arm circles, toe touches, hip stretches - Partner-assisted splits and body alignment exercises |
| Motion and Chant Techniques | 20 mins | - Review sharp motions: high V, low V, T, broken T, daggers - Call-and-repeat drills for motions in sync - Teach one basic sideline chant |
| Jumps and Conditioning | 15 mins | - Toe touch, tuck jump, herkie (progression by age/ability) - Conditioning circuit: planks, wall sits, mountain climbers (20–30 sec rounds) |
| Stunting and Safety | 20 mins | - Age-appropriate stunts: thigh stands, preps, half extensions (spotters assigned) - Drills for bases, flyers, and spotters - Focus on trust, communication, and clean technique |
| Routine Development | 15 mins | - Teach and rehearse a short routine (incorporates motions, jumps, and chant) - Emphasize spacing, facial expressions, and transitions |
| Cool Down and Wrap-Up | 5 mins | - Static stretching - Positive feedback from coach - Team cheer and dismissal |
Weekly Practice Focus Ideas
- Motions and basic cheers
- Formations and group coordination
- Introduce routine choreography
- Full routine polish and spirit showcase