Bases
Bases stay on the ground providing the primary support for the flyer during a stunt. Bases will watch the flyer at all
times. Bases are usually the strongest athletes on the team/squad.
Main Base
The main base applies when doing a one-legged stunt. This main base has the majority of the flyer's foot, and the
majority of her weight. The main base will be directly under the stunt until it is cradled or brought down. In a one leg
extension stunt, will lift the toe and heel of the foot to increase stability from moving forwards or backwards.
Side Base
The side base applies when doing a one-legged stunt. The side bases help the main base lift the flyer up into the air.
Side bases hands will be placed under and around the middle of the foot to create stability from moving side to side.
Flyer/Tops
The flyer or top is the person that is in the air during a stunt. This is the person that is commonly the main focus of
the stunt. Flyers must stay tight throughout the entire stunt. The flyer must control their own weight by squeezing
everything from their thighs to their shoulders. If they don't stay tight, there is a greater risk of them falling and
injuring either themselves or their bases. They must keep a steady focus on what they are doing. Coaches will usually
have the flyer look at a wall to help them concentrate on staying tight. Flyers that loose their focus will loose their
balance or forget to stay tight. A strong core and good sense of balance are key qualities to possess when stunting.
Back Spot
This is the person standing behind the stunt. They help dip or jump the flyer into the bases hands. They do so by using
their hands to support the flyer's back end, and then push it up into the air. Once in the air, they will hold the
flyer's ankles, providing support. When the flyer cradles, they catch her under the flyers arms. If the flyer falls
backwards, it is the back spot's job to catch her preventing any part of the upper body of the flyer from coming into
contact with the floor.
Learn more about stunting here