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The Herkie (aka Hurkie) is a cheerleading jump named after Lawrence Herkimer, the founder of the National Cheerleaders Association and former cheerleader at Southern Methodist University. This jump is similar to a side-hurdler and to the abstract (double hook), except instead of the bent leg's knee being pointed downward, it should be flat while the other leg is straight out to the side of the jumper.
The jump was invented accidentally, because Herkimer wasn't able to do an actual side-hurdler.[1] Common misspellings include: Hurky, Herky.
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Jump Position
In a left herkie, the jumper has the left leg straight out to the side and the right leg bent flat beneath them. In a right herkie, it is the opposite. When used as a "signature" at the end of an organized cheer, the jumper typically bends their weaker leg.
Arm Positions
When you do a Herkie, the arm positions depend on how your legs are. If you were to do a left Herkie, then you right leg would be straight up in a High V motion, and your right arm would be on your hip. If your were doing a right Herkie, it would be the opposite.
References
- ^ Branch, John. "Shaking Pompoms for the Grandfather of Modern Cheerleading", The New York Times, March 14, 2009. Accessed March 15, 2009.
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