BASE : The athlete who lifts or supports the weight of another athlete .
BASKET TOSS : Two bases interlock wrists to make a woven square . The flyer steps on this and is thrown . She may or may not perform tricks while suspended , depending on the skill level of the athlete / team .
CRADLE : When a flyer dismounts to a face-up position caught by a base or bases .
DISMOUNT : The way in which the flyer comes down from a stunt .
DOUBLE-BASED STUNT : When only two people are basing a flyer .
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EXTENSION / EXTENDED STUNT : Also referred to as a “ full ,” when a flyer ’ s feet are positioned at extended arm length of the base ( s ).
FLYER , TOP GIRL , PARTNER : The athlete being lifted by the bases .
FULL / DOUBLE FULL : A single or double twist performed simultaneously with the layout .
HANDSPRING : Performed forward or backward when an athlete flips by jumping from feet to hands and returning to feet .
Here ’ s a brief glossary of commonly used terms in All Star Cheer . For a more extensive list , refer to the USASF Rules site at USASF . net .
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