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Tips for Higher Basket Tosses

Written by Jordan Snider | Oct 16, 2017 2:16:35 PM

Cheerleading Daily shares some tips to achieve higher basket tosses that always seem to amaze the crowd and get them cheering.  Essential to how high your basket tosses go is the height of release point for the bases, though other factors such as physical strength,  timing and experience also play important roles.  Here are some basic tips to keep in mind:

For bases:

  • Bases should be close together and at point of release should be chest to chest
  • Bases should jump when tossing your basket
  • Bases need to toss straight up

It goes without saying, always use good spotting and cradling technique in baskets to be safe and to prevent injuries.  There are tips for the flyer as well.

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