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Cheerleading Terminology Guide

Master the language of cheerleading with proper technique and execution

High V

Arms straight up and out at 45-degree angle, forming a V. Fists face forward, arms tight and strong.

Execution:

Start with arms at sides, punch up to V position. Keep shoulders down, arms locked.

Low V

Arms straight down and out at 45-degree angle. Fists face back, strong and controlled.

Execution:

From High V, pull down maintaining the V shape. Don't let arms go behind the body.

T Motion

Arms extended straight out to sides, parallel to ground. Fists face forward.

Execution:

Arms should be at shoulder height, completely straight. Don't let them drop below parallel.

Broken T

Arms in T position with elbows bent at 90 degrees. Fists face forward at shoulder height.

Execution:

Start in T, bend elbows keeping upper arms parallel to ground. Forearms perpendicular.

Touchdown

Both arms straight up, tight against ears. Fists face forward.

Execution:

Punch straight up from sides, keep arms close to head. Don't let them fall forward or back.

Low Touchdown

Both arms straight down against sides. Fists face back.

Execution:

Arms tight against body, completely straight. Shoulders back and down.

Daggers

Arms bent 90 degrees in front of chest, fists down like resting on a table.

Execution:

Elbows at shoulder height, forearms parallel to ground, fists facing down.

K Motion

One arm in High V, opposite arm in Low V. Creates a K shape.

Execution:

Right arm High V, left arm Low V (or vice versa). Keep both arms strong and defined.

L Motion

One arm in T, other arm in Touchdown. Forms an L.

Execution:

Perfect T and Touchdown positions. Common: right arm T, left arm Touchdown.

Punch

One arm extended (up, forward, or to side), other hand on hip.

Execution:

Punching arm straight and strong, supporting hand firmly on hip.