Cheerleading Warm-ups Serve Many Purposes
It’s part of any cheerleading practice: the team gathers together on the mat to stretch to get those muscles warmed up and loose before they move into tumbling practice. Of course this is necessary to prevent injury but warm-ups also provide a time for the team to chat and laugh and catch up with each other. It’s the more laid back part of practice with less need for intense focus so cheerleaders are free to interact and connect.
A wise cheerleading coach will recognize the team-building value of warm-up sessions and not try to interfere too much with the easy-going chatter that occurs. Yes, the muscles are getting warmed up but so are the connections among team members!
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