Cheer Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Which combination most closely describes the core roles in a basic stunt group?
Flyer, base or bases, and back spot
Captain, choreographer, judge, and mascot
Tumbler, dancer, announcer, and timekeeper
Coach, alternate, musician, and referee
2. An athlete loses a tight body line and collapses through the shoulders during back-handspring drills. Which training focus most directly addresses that issue?
Developing core tension and an active push through the shoulders
Holding longer split stretches before every attempt
Practicing louder crowd-leading vocals
Pointing the toes earlier while leaving the torso relaxed
3. Which feature distinguishes a pike jump from a toe touch?
The knees bend while the heels pull toward the seat.
One leg stays straight while the other bends to the side.
Both legs extend into a wide side straddle.
Both straight legs extend together in front of the body.
4. What is the main performance purpose of facial expressions, often called facials, in cheer?
To project energy and help connect the performance with the audience
To signal stunt changes that teammates have not rehearsed
To help judges determine which athlete leads the team
To replace sharp motions when an athlete becomes tired
5. During a toe touch, which body position best matches the intended jump shape?
The legs lift into a wide straddle while the chest stays lifted and the knees and toes point upward.
The legs stay together and extend straight in front of the body.
One leg reaches forward while the other extends behind the body.
Both knees pull tightly toward the chest with the feet beneath the body.
6. At what general height is a prep, also called an elevator, held?
With the flyer's feet near the bases' knees
With the flyer's feet around the bases' shoulder level
With the flyer's feet fully extended above the bases' heads
With the flyer seated directly on the performing surface
7. In a stunt group, who is the flyer?
The athlete who supports the stunt from behind
The athlete who starts every chant from the sideline
The athlete lifted or held above the performing surface
The athlete responsible for selecting the routine music
8. What is the primary role of a base in a stunt group?
To perform the elevated body position at the top of the stunt
To support and control the flyer's weight from below
To lead the crowd chant while the stunt is held
To judge whether the stunt meets competition rules
9. How does a chant usually differ from a longer cheer?
A chant is performed only during stunts.
A chant must always include music and dance.
A chant avoids words so the crowd can watch silently.
A chant is generally a short, repeated phrase designed for crowd participation.
10. An athlete wants to attempt a tumbling skill they have never performed before. Which approach best reflects sound cheer practice?
Try the complete skill alone to identify mistakes more quickly.
Attempt it on a hard surface so the takeoff feels more realistic.
Copy the skill's speed first and work on body position afterward.
Use appropriate progressions, a suitable surface, and guidance from a qualified coach.
11. Which description identifies a high V motion?
Both arms extend straight out from the shoulders to form a horizontal line.
Both arms bend with the fists held near the shoulders.
Both arms extend upward on diagonals, creating a V above the head.
Both arms extend downward and diagonally away from the hips.
12. A team will perform on a floor whose boundaries differ from its usual practice space. What is the best preparation?
Wait until the routine begins and adjust formations without shared cues.
Keep the usual spacing and assume the boundaries will not affect the routine.
Walk through the floor markings and establish visual spacing references before performing.
Ask only the flyer to track every athlete's position on the floor.
13. A team repeatedly becomes unsynchronized during the middle of a routine. Which rehearsal approach most directly addresses the problem?
Ask each athlete to perform at whichever pace feels natural.
Review shared eight-count markers and practice the affected section in smaller pieces.
Increase the music volume without changing the rehearsal.
Replace sharp motions with slower, continuous movements.
14. What is the purpose of a trained spotter while an athlete practices a new tumbling skill?
To supply enough force to complete every repetition for the athlete
To decide whether the athlete should skip skill progressions
To assist when needed and help reduce injury risk during the skill
To replace the need for an appropriate mat or practice surface
15. A stunt begins to wobble before the group reaches the planned position. What should the athletes do?
Rush to the final position before balance is lost
Communicate, bring the stunt down safely, and reset before trying again
Have the flyer correct the stunt without communicating
Keep holding until the music reaches the next transition
16. A cheerleader's motions reach the correct positions but still look soft and unclear. What should the athlete emphasize?
Using a different arm angle on every count
Keeping the elbows slightly bent during every straight-arm motion
Moving continuously through each position without pausing
Controlled muscle tension, precise fist placement, and definite stops