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		<title>PlaySportsTV - Latest Updates in Cheerleading</title>
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			<title>PlaySportsTV - Latest Updates in Cheerleading</title>
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			<title>How Cheerleaders Develop Strength and Conditioning </title>
			<link>http://www.playsportstv.com/cheerleading/articles/1392/how-cheerleaders-develop-strength-and-conditioning-</link>
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				<![CDATA[ Cheerleaders need to develop strength and conditioning to perform lifts and pyramids safely and successfully. Follow some important tips for cheerleaders to strengthen their upper bodies. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:20:54 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Stunts: The Prep</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The prep, also known as the half extension, is one of the main intermediate cheerleading stunts. This cheer video breaks down all the elements of the stunt, from the base to the spotter to the flyer, stressing that safety is always paramount in cheerleading stunts. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Moves: Intermediate Motions</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video presents a variety of the most important intermediate cheerleading moves. A youth cheer coach explains how to perform the K, L, Diagonal, Touchdown and Broken Touchdown motions.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Jumps: The Herkie</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The way to perform the herkie, or side hurdler, one of the most important intermediate level cheerleading jumps, is demonstrated in this video. It's an excellent cheerleading move as youngsters begin to advance in the sport. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Warm-Up: Basic Stretching</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates several basic stretching moves, a modified jumping jack and then deep stretches which are essential for a cheerleading warm-up. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Tumbling: Cartwheel</title>
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				<![CDATA[ An essential element when adding tumbling to a cheerleading routine is the cartwheel. In this video, the proper technique for performing a cartwheel as a cheerleading tumbling move is demonstrated.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Tumbling: Back Handspring</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates the correct techniques for how to do a back handspring in cheerleading. This cheerleading tumbling move adds a great element to cheers. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Stunts: Basic Stunting</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This cheerleading video demonstrates the basic stunt positions: the base, the flyer, and the back spotter. The importance of safety in performing any cheerleading stunts is stressed. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Moves: Put the Motions Together</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video shows you how to take a group of basic cheerleading moves and put them together to create a routine. These are some great motions that are part of many youth cheerleading routines. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Coach's Corner: Meet the Coaches</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Long Island Cheer founders Melissa Gelardi-Pfaffe and Mark Donnelly are experienced cheerleading coaches. Their cheerleading tips will help your youngsters develop the necessary skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Tumbling: Handstand and Forward Roll</title>
			<link>http://www.playsportstv.com/cheerleading/cheerleading-tumbling_handstand-and-forward-roll</link>
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				<![CDATA[ Two fundamental gymnastics skills that are essential cheerleading tumbling moves are demonstrated in this video. Cheerleaders should master the handstand first and then add in the forward roll into their routines. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Stunts: Hang and Cradle Drills</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A great video demonstrating two important drills for youth cheerleaders to help them improve their cheerleading stunts. The Hang Drill and Cradle drill are demonstrated, showing proper technique for both the base and flyer. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Cheers: Combining Words with Motions</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a  video that demonstrates how cheerleading cheers are created, combining some basic and intermediate motions with words to form a great cheerleading routine.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Jumps: Tuck and Spread Eagle Jumps</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This cheerleading video demonstrates how to perform the tuck jump and the spread eagle jump. These two basic cheerleading jumps are essential parts of many routines. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Warm-Up: The Bridge</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Back flexibility is critical when performing cheerleading stunts and gymnastic moves. This video demonstrates the proper way to perform a bridge, one of the best cheerleading warm-up exercises for developing and maintaining flexibility in the back.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Instilling Confidence on Cheerleading Stunts</title>
			<link>http://www.playsportstv.com/cheerleading/articles/1182/instilling-confidence-on-cheerleading-stunts</link>
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				<![CDATA[ Safety is most important for cheerleading stunts. Provide spotters to help instill confidence in cheerleaders learning how to perform stunts. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Stunts: Thigh Stand</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most basic cheerleading stunts is the thigh stand. In this video, a coach demonstrates the stunt and then breaks down all of the elements. This basic stunt is a great starting point for many youth cheerleading routines. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Moves: More Basic Motions</title>
			<link>http://www.playsportstv.com/cheerleading/cheerleading-moves_more-basic-motions</link>
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				<![CDATA[ This cheerleading video shows you how to perform some important basic motions including the T, Broken T, Broken Touchdown and Touchdown motions. These are among the basic cheerleading moves that beginners need to know. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Jumps: Pike and Toe Touch</title>
			<link>http://www.playsportstv.com/cheerleading/cheerleading-jumps_pike-and-toe-touch</link>
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				<![CDATA[ The pike and the toe touch are important intermediate cheerleading jumps that are part of many youth routines. This video explains the techniques that cheerleaders need for performing these jumps. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Moves: Basic Motions</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most important aspects of all cheerleading routines are the basic motions. This video explains the Clean and Clap positions, the High V and the Low V, and the T. These are all essential cheerleading moves that beginners must master. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Tumbling: Forward Roll</title>
			<link>http://www.playsportstv.com/cheerleading/cheerleading-tumbling_forward-roll</link>
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				<![CDATA[ The forward roll is a basic and fundamental gymnastics skill that youth cheerleaders must master as they learn to incorporate cheerleading tumbling skills into their routines. This video provides a great overview of this simple tumble. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Warm-Up: Lunges and Splits</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Lunges and splits are two of the best cheerleading warm-up stretches. In this video, a youth cheerleading coach explains and demonstrates the proper technique for these stretches. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Stunts: Half Pop Cradle</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The basics of the half pop cradle are explained in this cheerleading video. A coach breaks down many of the important elements of cheerleading stunts, from the base, to the flyer's moves, to the spotter. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Moves: Basic Motions Dance</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great example of how cheerleaders can take basic cheer moves and put them together to create a great routine. The basic cheerleading moves make an exciting dance when you put them all together. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Jumps: T Jump</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The T jump is one of the fundamental cheerleading jumps. The video explains how to perform this basic cheerleading move and also offers two simple drills to build strength for cheerleading routines. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cheerleading Tumbling: Roundoff</title>
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				<![CDATA[ After a youth cheerleader masters the cartwheel, the next gymnastics element to add in is the roundoff. This video demonstrates how to perform this cheerleading tumbing move.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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