herkie
One-legged aerial split
A herkie is a cheerleading jump where one leg extends straight forward while the other bends behind, creating an asymmetrical split in the air.
Named after Lawrence Herkimer, who founded the National Cheerleaders Association in 1948: She nailed her herkie at the pep rally.
Propel oneself airborne
- stuntDangerous feat for spectacle
- splitSeparation into parts
- leapSudden springing movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
gymnastics · tumbling · pom-poms · routine · choreography · squad · formation · flyer
Propel oneself airborne
- splitSeparation into parts
- leapSudden springing movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
strength · balance · acrobat · extension · airborne · explosive · elevation · vertical
Intense eager enjoyment
- pepLively vigor
- energyPower to do work
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
liveliness · zest · verve · animation · sparkle · effervescence · gusto · vitality
jump
Propel oneself airborne
flexibility · gymnastics · tumbling · pom-poms · routine · choreography · squad · formation · flyer · base
jump
Propel oneself airborne
- splitSeparation into parts
- leapSudden springing movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
coordination · strength · balance · acrobat · extension · airborne · explosive · elevation · vertical · landing
enthusiasm
Intense eager enjoyment
- pepLively vigor
- energyPower to do work
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
vivacity · liveliness · zest · verve · animation · sparkle · effervescence · gusto · vitality · buoyancy
herkietoe touch
Reaching down to feet
pike · tuck jump · straddle jump · spread eagle · hurdle