Q: Arrive on time and prepared for the tryout. Bring water and a snack for the break time. Avoid checking your phone or other distractions so you can show the coach that you will be a dedicated cheerleader. Be sure to smile and keep a positive attitude. Cheerleaders are known for their peppy personalities and energetic attitudes. If you make a mistake, move past it. Everyone is likely to mess up when learning something new. Simply smile and find your place, as this will show the coach that you don't give up when things are difficult. You should wear shorts and a t-shirt or tank top so that you can move freely. Wear sturdy sneakers or special cheerleading shoes if you have them. Braid your hair or put it up in a ponytail or bun to keep it off your face. Wear your school colors if you are able, and/or add a ribbon in your school colors to your hair. . Confidence is key for cheerleading. Even if you are new to the sport, if you learn a few basics before tryouts you can be confident in your skills. You should also be nice to others who are trying out and offer to help if you think you know something they can learn from. Give the coach your full attention at all times. It may be tempting to talk to your friends or others who are trying out, but you should show the coach respect. You'll also need to pay close attention to the instructions you are given so you can remember everything later. Don't be afraid to speak up if you have a question or would like some help with a move. Asking a question shows you want to understand, which is admirable. The coach will likely be happy to explain something to you or help you adjust your movement. Give 100% during your tryout. Even if you feel silly or awkward, try your hardest to do what the coach asks of you. Though you may be new to the moves, the coach will appreciate your dedication and willingness to try. If the dance, cheers, or stunts are harder than you expected, or even if you don't make the squad, don't get discouraged. Practice the dance and cheers as much as you can before tryouts are over. If you don't make the team you can always work on your skills so that you will be more prepared the next year. Consider joining a dance team or a gymnastics team to improve your skills as well as have some fun. You could also try another sport.
A: Be on time. Get in the spirit. Look the part. Be confident Listen carefully. Ask questions. Give it your all. Don't get discouraged.

Q: Dab a small amount of liquid laundry detergent to the mud stains with clean fingers or a damp cloth. If you have powdered detergent on hand, mix the detergent with some water to create a paste that you can apply to the mud. The laundry detergent helps to break up the mud and makes it easier for it to come out in the wash. Look for a stain remover made for use on mud and dirt stains at your local supermarket or online. Apply the stain remover directly to the mud with clean fingers or a damp cloth and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Stain remover is a good option if the mud is really caked on and is very thick. If the clothes are covered all over in mud and it is difficult for you to spot remove the stains, place the clothes in a clean plastic bin or the tub. Then, put 2-4 drops of detergent in the tub with warm water. Let the clothes soak for 30 minutes, or overnight, depending on how muddy they are. If the clothing is made of fabric in light colors like white, you may not want to soak them, as this can expose the fabric to the brown pigment in the mud. Pretreat the clothing with detergent or a stain remover instead.
A: Apply liquid laundry detergent to the mud and let it sit for 15 minutes. Use stain remover for stubborn mud stains. Soak the clothes in a detergent solution if they are very muddy.

Q: Draw the tail using slanted lines that form into pointed angles. Draw a triangle for the feet. The duck's digits are webbed, take note of this detail in your drawing.
A: Draw a small circle for the head and a big oblong below it for the body. Connect the head to the body using curved strokes. Add the beak using small straight stokes and the feet using sticks. Add a small circular shape for the eyes and refine the details of the beak. Draw the head and the neck based on your outline. Draw the duck's body and legs. Draw the feet. Erase unnecessary lines. Color the drawing if desired.

Q: This cannot be emphasized enough! Gerbils have very thin skin on their tails. If you try to lift him up by his tail, the skin would slip off of his tail, exposing the bones. If the skin comes off, your veterinarian would need to amputate that portion of the tail. Otherwise, the damaged portion of the tail would slough off. The portion of the tail that you grab may actually break off as a defense mechanism. In the wild, this allows gerbils to slip away from predators that grab them by the tail. Unfortunately, your gerbil's tail will not regrow once broken off. In the wild, a predator bird will swoop down from overhead and scoop up a gerbil with its claws. If you reach down and wrap your hand around your gerbil, he will probably think you're a predator. To avoid being seen as the bad guy, scoop him up from underneath, rather than grabbing him from above. When you have picked up your gerbil, do not try to lay him on his back in your hand. In the wild, gerbils typically do not lie down with their bellies in the air. If you try to put your gerbil in this position, it will feel very uncomfortable to him. He may struggle so much to get out of the position that he injures himself. If your gerbil starts to nibble at your hand or looks like he wants to jump, do not punish him by yelling at him or flicking his nose. Punishing him will serve only to make your gerbil fearful of you, which would weaken your bond with him. Instead, give him a gentle puff of air.
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Do not pick up your gerbil by his tail. Refrain from picking up your gerbil from above. Avoid placing your gerbil on his back. Do not punish your gerbil.