Unexpected Cheerleader Moments Captured On Cam

Go team! Cheerleaders are some incredible athletes. More than just pom poms and cute uniforms, cheerleaders are pulling off some truly impressive stunts. Between the flips, tricks, and actual human towers, we’ll always give these athletes props for their impressive skills. However, not every cheerleader gets the trick right the first time! The photos in this gallery prove it. In all of these photos, photographers managed to capture some hilarious (and sometimes kind of terrifying) cheerleading fails, captured at just the right time. Want to see these hilarious fails? Explore the gallery!

What A View

If you’re going to be a male cheerleader, you’re going to spend a lot of time getting up close and personal with your teammates. The bulk of that job consists of throwing girls up, holding their legs, and ensuring they don’t fall. This photo captures this guy getting an eye full, as he hoists his teammate high into the air.

Is This Worth Three Points?

Uh oh! Looks like this cheerleader had a stunt go wrong, ending up making her way inside the basket. We’re not sure how this cheerleader ended up in this position… did someone throw her in there like a basketball? Regardless, we have to give her props for keeping that form before falling through the hoop.

Faking A Smile

Get ready to be entertained by this amusing photo of a cheerleader in the middle of a pyramid! She's a blonde beauty dressed in her uniform and crouching down to support a teammate above her. Even though she's sporting a fake smile, you can tell she's giving it her all to keep the pyramid steady.