basket toss
Squad throws flyer
A basket toss is a cheerleading stunt where two or more bases interlock their hands to form a platform, then launch a flyer into the air.
The flyer typically performs a trick at the peak—a toe touch, twist, or layout—before being caught.
Their basket toss reached nearly twenty feet.
Athletic spirit performance
- flyerPrinted advertisement sheet
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- spotterSafety backup person
- pyramidPointed polyhedral solid
dismount · routine · formation · squad · varsity · competition · coach · sideline
Art of choosing moments
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- executionCompleting a planned task
alignment · balance · control · practice · drill · muscle memory · form · consistency
Quick turning motion
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- tuckFold into concealment
pike · layout · rotation · airborne · tumbling · gymnastics · flexibility · cartwheel
Physical or psychological harm
hazard · liability · precaution · mat · protection · training · supervision · experience
Confidence in another
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- basesBottom supports or stations
support · unity · cooperation · synchronization · interdependence · chemistry · reliance · partner work
cheerleading
Athletic spirit performance
pyramid · dismount · routine · formation · squad · varsity · competition · coach · sideline · pep rally
timing
Art of choosing moments
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
execution · alignment · balance · control · practice · drill · muscle memory · form · consistency · release
flip
Quick turning motion
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
tuck · pike · layout · rotation · airborne · tumbling · gymnastics · flexibility · cartwheel · handspring
injury
Physical or psychological harm
fall · hazard · liability · precaution · mat · protection · training · supervision · experience · conditioning
trust
Confidence in another
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
bases · support · unity · cooperation · synchronization · interdependence · chemistry · reliance · partner work
elevation
Height above reference point
skyward · soaring · lofty · peak · lift · boost · vertical · trajectory · arc · propulsion
- cheerleadingcheerleader, cheerleaders, cheer squad, spirit squad, pom-poms