List of Cheerleading Stunts - Two-leg Stunts

Two-leg Stunts

Prep or Extension Prep

(Also called an "elevator" "double-base" "mini" or "half" in some regions) A stunt in which flyer stands on two bases hands and is risen up to chin length height. The "flyer" may put her arms up.

Cupie or Awesome

The Cupie is almost identical to the Full Extension except that the flyer's feet are together, in one hand of a single base or with one foot each in the hands of two bases. In a partner stunt the difference between a cupie and an awesome has to do with what the male is doing with his free hand. If the free hand is on the hip then it is a cupie, if the free hand is in a high V then it's an awesome.

Extension

(also known as a full) Flyer stands with each foot in the hands of a base while her arms are in an extended overhead position. The back can either hold the ankles of the flyer, or support the wrists of the bases if it's legal by your state's rules. In a single based stunt, the base will hold both of the flyer's feet above his/her head, with arms locked.

Split-lift or Teddy Sit

The flier is in a seated straddle with one base holding each leg and the backspot holds the same way as a sponge. Also sometimes called a straddle sit.

Thigh stand

A Thigh Stand is one of the simplest stunts. The bases kneel on one leg or are in a lunge position. The bases have their feet touching each other by the sides of their shoes. The back spot will hold the flyer at the waist. She will then jump onto the bases thighs.

Shoulder stand

A Shoulder stand is when someone stands on another's shoulders. the base grabs their calves or ankles.

Shoulder sit

A shoulder sit is where the flyer sits on the bases shoulders and wraps her feet around the bases waist.

Leapin' Lora

The backspot is in a "rock" position, the flyer then jumps on the back of the backspot and bounces into the bases' hands.