What is the tumbling block in Cheerleading?

Answer by  CrazE4Bostons (183)

A tumbling block could either refer to someone who is stuck on a particular area of tumbling and unable to progress, or a foam block that helps perform tumbling safely.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

I thought you meant a position in cheerleading, but this isn't one. What I have found is this is a recognized problem with cheerleaders that have suffered a fall or injury, and are having difficulties doing required moves due to fear, or a "block".

Answer by  Jaggers (1018)

This is a training device that novice cheerleaders use to practice tumbling. The more developed cheerleaders look upon this device with great scorn. The general attitude is that this is a lame training aid.