Sound should come from the diaphragm, and should not be high-pitched. It s just something a person has, or does not have. It s like stage presence. A spirited cheerleader s eyes say look at me, follow me with every movement and sound she makes. If your tryout has the cheerleader choreograph part or all of a cheer or sideline, also include a category for originality.
Some tryouts have a short dance, band chant or school song as part of it.
Rhythm is determined by how well the cheerleader keeps in time to the music. Grade them 1 5. Left-This would be an improper punch. Note how far away the arm is from the head and the cocked wrist. Right-this is a correct punch.