Cheerleaders from Illinois-based Ultimate Athletics’ large senior level 5 team demo a pyramid sequence they introduced to the all-star scene.
By Craig Callaway; All Photos by Curtis Callaway
American Cheerleader December 2008
This pyramid sequence is legal for USASF Levels 5 and up.
1. SET: Count 5, 6 and clap on 7, 8.
2. LOAD: Five stunt groups load into a Sponge position on counts 1, 2 and dip on 3, 4.
3. ARCH BACK: The center group stays in position while the two inside groups go up, and the top girls arch back on counts 5, 6, and grab the forearms of the two outside Sponges on counts 7, 8. The outside top girls will Sponge on 1, 2, hold on 3, 4, and catch forearms on 7, 8. NOTE: The outside top girl’s feet should be held at waist level.
4. TOSS OVER: A separate set of bases catches the top girls after they arch over in a flat back on 1, 2. The bases then immediately press the top girls back up to a Prep on 3, 4 and everyone holds 5, 6, 7, 8.
At the same time, the outside group dips on counts 8 and 1 (timing is critical), and pop their top girl up and over the arching top girl who’s now in a Flat Back. She’ll split on 5, 6. NOTE: Top level must clear the second level before second level stands up into the Prep.
5. CRADLE & CONNECT: Two additional groups of bases catch the top girls who are crossed over on 7, 8, and load them to a flat back while the center group loads to a Prep and grabs the top girl’s feet on 1, 2.
6. BARREL ROLL: On counts 3, 4, the middle groups dip and lift their top girls up into a full twist on 5, 6, while the Preps pull and assist in the lift.
7. CATCH: After the full twist, the top girls come down with one foot in an Arabesque position on 7, 8. The bases catch them and shift to a Liberty grip on 1, 2.
8. STRETCH: The inside groups go back up into inside Stretches while two new groups on the outside also pull inside Stretches for the ending pyramid on 5.
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avery Feb 23, 2010 at 2:02 am
we tried this then went online and found out we did it so wrong
rachel Feb 26, 2010 at 7:21 pm
legacy had a great year. this is my team. i miissss you all.
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Lacey Mar 3, 2010 at 12:24 am
awsome!
KIERA Mar 5, 2010 at 5:02 pm
the peeps on the outside shoud do something as well as the chick in the middle..
**Amber** Mar 12, 2010 at 2:33 pm
**LOOOOVVVEEE this stunt!!!**
julianna Mar 13, 2010 at 5:27 pm
well as a cheerleader myself i think on the barrel roll the 2 flyers that are on there stomach need to be the same height but thats just my opionion!!! = ) rock on cheerleaders
Lindsay May 6, 2010 at 2:09 am
is this high school level or is this allstar level?
carlee May 15, 2010 at 9:56 pm
i love the stunt ! im a all-star and school cheerleader and im in love with this pyramid!im wanting the high school team in my area to use this(i cheer for the highs chool and middle school team)
samantha Jul 4, 2010 at 4:57 pm
i am not a cheerleader but its my life long dream to be one i was wondering what advice can you give me please i need all the help Icsn get thanks
Brooklyn hitt Jul 31, 2010 at 3:00 pm
i’ve been a cheerleader since i was four…..so i know how 2 do suff……so i thank its cool……<3
RENEE LOCH Aug 11, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I WISH I WAS LEVEL 5
shelby Aug 23, 2010 at 1:51 am
im on a rec co-ed team and we think this stunt is awesome we might try it!! looks amazing!!! cant wait to try it
kylie Aug 31, 2010 at 7:48 pm
thats super cute!!!(:
kimberly Sep 15, 2010 at 2:44 am
I love this! When done clean its such a crowd pleaser. Love you American Cheerleader!
amber Oct 22, 2010 at 2:45 am
love this stunt. trying very hard to get my couch to let us do the same!!! WISH ME LUCK.
jessica Jan 7, 2011 at 6:22 pm
hey omg that is like totally awsome
Christa Hughes Feb 28, 2011 at 2:37 am
This one is my favorite!
Hallie Apr 13, 2011 at 5:31 pm
This is a great sequence. However, all school cheerleaders, please note that this is NOT legal for HS or MS cheerleaders, only all-star level 5 and 6.
georgina meagn Apr 17, 2011 at 11:53 am
want to try ths xx looks so good x <3
zakiya Apr 20, 2011 at 6:29 pm
that cool! i bet you have to be very flexisible to that stunt and very strong too
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