Tumbling refers to gymnastic moves performed on the floor, such as round-offs or back handsprings. Stunting refers to the way a team builds their tricks, such as in pyramids or basket tosses. The backspot and bases are the people holding up the flyer, who does tricks in the air. Jumps have different names depending on how to do them. A toe touch is a jump in which you jump up and spread your legs in the air, like a split, while touching your toes; a herkie is a jump in which one leg is stretched out in front of you while the other is bent at the knee and faces behind you.
Make sure your arms are straight and your muscles are tense. Keep your joints (elbows, wrists) stiff and straight unless the motion requires them to be bent. For most motions, your arms should be slightly in front of you. Tighten your fists, and be sure to keep your thumbs on the outside of your fingers, not tucked in.
A great way to strengthen your voice is to lay on the floor on your stomach and grip your toes with your hands behind you. Try yelling or singing this way, and you’ll see the way it exercises your diaphragm!
