Attempting a cradle dismount can be intimidating the first time. But, if you keep the following pointers in mind, athletes will be able to execute a perfect cradle dismount. The backspot should keep their eyes on the flyer's head and neck at all times. They must reach high, with hands in blades in order to catch the flyer and pull them into their own body as they catch. When catching the flyer, the backspot should remember to absorb the impact of the catch in their legs and not their lower back. The backspot should also be aware of their head position. Slightly tilt your head to the side without looking away in order to avoid injuries such as a broken nose. When performing this dismount, the bases should watch the flyer's hips at all times. Reach up high just like the backspot with hands in blades. Upon the catch, resist the impact of the flyers weight on the descent, rather than just allowing the flyer to fall into your arms. Avoid arching your chest so that the flyer does not land in the wrong position. Bases should keep their backs straight during the entire stunt in order to protect their back and face from injury. Try to catch the flyer as high as possible in the cradle, without letting the flyers hips fall below the bases. Do not back out of the lift, stay close to the flyer on the catch, and remember to gently release the flyer out of the cradle. In order to execute the perfect cradle, the flyer must use their upper body strength and abdominal muscles to hold themselves up in the cradle. The flyer should catch themselves around the bases' shoulders rather than their backs, and must also remember to hold themselves high in the cradle. Body position is important. Too much of an "L" position makes it difficult for the bases to catch the flyer, while too much of a "V" body position could cause the flyer to fall through the arms of the bases. Keep the body in a piked position about 90 degrees, with the shoulders tensed not relaxed. Flyers must also remember to point their toes from the time they are tossed to the time they are caught in the cradle. When first performing the cradle, it is a good idea to have spotters. Spotters should stand on the weakest side of the stunt in the corner. The spotter should keep their eyes on the flyer at all times and avoid reaching their arms into the stunt. A good way to spot the cradle dismount is to support the catch by keeping the bases and backspot close together by placing one hand on the backspots mid-back and your other hand on the bases mid-back and applying gentle pressure from each hand in order to prevent them from backing out of the lift. These tips along with practice, will ensure that your stunt group is able to execute the perfect cradle dismount.