text: how do you do a teddy (cheerleading jump)? okay, i'm going to try out for cheerleading, and my friend told me that we're gunna have to do a teddy jump and tryouts the only problem that i dont know what that is!!! can someone please tell me what a teddy jump is, and clearly explain to me how you do it. and if you have any cheerleading tips for tryouts or anyother moves or things that i should know before i tryout please tell me. thank you i really appreaticate it. ok befor you try out this is what you should know. splits, summersualt, handstand, cartwheel, roundoff,toe touch, and hurkie. i don't know what a teddy is tho....hmmmm.  this is what you should do for try outs.  *smile!* coaches want to see happy people on ther team!  *be confident in your abtlities.* if you've practiced, you'll be perpared. even if you don't feel 100 percent self assured when you walk in, fake it. befor you know it, you will start feeling confident and poised.  *take a deep breath and relax befor you perform* this will help you calm down so that you can let your true abilities shine through.  *wear athletic attire* athletic shorts and a tee shirt (fitted,not baggy) are the best clothingitems to wear.avoid wearing shirts that display cheerleading companys names, slogans,team names,and such. many tryouts implment this as a rule so judges won't pre judge athletes based on what team they cheered for in the past.  *wear white socks* it sounds silly, but you don't want to stand out because wearing bright blue socks.  *pull your hair back , out of your face.* wear a bow in your hair for a pulled together look.  *go easy on the make up*  nataral is best.  *take off all jewrey* this is not only safer for you, but demonstrates to the judges that you take responsiblity for team saftey.  *get to tryouts early* arriving in a late panic, and perhaps missing important info,is likley to negaitvely affect your rating.  *introduce yourself to other athletes* be friendly and outgoing, and avoid negative comments about others trying out for the team.  *warm up and stretch* make sure your completly streched and prepared befor performing any skills.  *ask questions* don't be afraid to ask if your not clearon a particular part of the routine/dance/stunts/skill that's being taught.  *listen to the instructions from the judges or coaches* you need to keep your ears open for  your responsiblities during tryouts.  *make eye contact with the judges when performing skills* remember,crowd interaction is an important part of cheerleading.  *do your best* if you make a mistake, keep going rather than stopping in the middle of your routine. judges are not only interested in your skills, bur want to see that you can work through and cover up mistakes.after the tryouts,don't beat yourself up about wht you could have, or should have done better.all you can do now is wait until the list is put up.if you make the team great! congrates on becoming a cheerleader on this team! if not, that's okay too.  hope i could help!