The Three Common Confused Jumps

The Side Hurdler, the Front Hurdler and the Herkie are often confused even I confuse them. Where I cheer we never do Herkies but if I go to a cheer camp they ask us to practice that jump. All three of these jumps involve flexibility, especially in the hamstrings. These jumps are great for opposites in routines, meaning because these are jump that could be whichever leg you pick. So If I were on the right side I would use my right or left while my opposite uses the opposite of my jump. I prefer the Front Hurdler out of all the jumps in cheerleading. Here are the differences between them.

Side Hurdler - One straight leg in Toe Touch position; the other leg is bent level with your hip with the knee pointing forward.

 

 

 Herkie - One straight leg in Toe Touch position; the other leg is bent pointing down to the ground just like the Front Herdler.

Front Hurdler - One straight leg lifted up next to the front of your face (knee to nose); the other leg is bent pointing down to the ground.