Group Acrosport Pyramid with Mount and Dismount Routine

Groups of six to eight design and build a two-level acrosport pyramid with a choreographed entrance, an 8-second stable hold and a controlled dismount. Students work on cooperation, body control and safe stunting habits.

How to play

1. Review with the whole class the hand grips, safe contact points (the base's hips and shoulders) and the spotter's job (3 min).
2. Form groups of 6-8 on two mats pushed together and assign roles: bases, flyers and one or two spotters who stay on the floor (2 min).
3. Each group picks or designs a two-level pyramid with at least three linked partner or trio stunts and tests it without music (7 min).
4. Groups add an 8-count entrance to the mat and a set build order: bases first, then flyers, on the spotter's "Up!" call (5 min).
5. They rehearse the full pyramid with an 8-second hold and a reverse-order dismount, flyers first, ending in a final pose (4 min).
6. Each group performs to music while the class shares one strength and one tip (4 min).

Rules

• Never step on the base's lower back or neck; feet and knees go only on hips and shoulders.
• At least one spotter watches the flyers the entire time they are up.
• If anyone calls "Down!", the whole pyramid comes down calmly.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: the student can be a seated base for arm stunts or call the counts as spotter-choreographer.
• Shyness: let the student choose the spotter or base role and let groups rehearse facing the wall.
• Fitness level: students with less strength act as light flyers or as tabletop bases holding little weight.

Learning goals

• Build a stable pyramid using safe contact points and clear roles.
• Coordinate the build and dismount with teammates using clear calls.
• Give other groups constructive feedback.

Equipment for a class of 25

• mats: 8
• music: 1
• speakers: 1

Teacher tip

Check every pyramid before flyers go up and do not allow a third level. Correct any weight on the lower back immediately.

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