Quick answer: a kick full is a basket toss variation in which the flyer performs a kicking leg motion combined with a full 360-degree twist in the air, before being caught in a cradle - generally considered more advanced than a toe-touch basket.
What Does It Look Like?
After being launched from the basket, the flyer kicks one leg forward while rotating a complete twist in the air, combining the kicking shape with the rotation before returning to a neutral position to be caught in a cradle.
Who Is Involved?
Like any basket toss, a kick full involves the full toss team - two main bases forming the basket, additional support bases, and a back spot, all coordinating the toss and catch for the flyer.
Where It Fits in a Routine
Kick fulls are typically used as a higher-difficulty highlight moment in a routine, often reserved for more experienced teams given the added twisting element.
How the Term Is Used
"Kick full" names the trick by combining its two defining features - a kicking leg shape and a full twist - following the same naming convention as other basket toss variations like a toe-touch basket.
Related Skills
A kick full combines standard basket toss mechanics with a twisting element conceptually similar to a tumbling full.
Level / Division Context
Because it adds a full twist on top of standard basket toss mechanics, a kick full is generally introduced once a team is very consistent with basic basket tosses and simpler variations, often from around Level 3 depending on governing body.
What Judges Look For Conceptually
Judges are generally looking for toss height, a clean and complete twist, correct kick shape, and a confident, well-timed cradle catch.
Cheer stunts and tumbling should be learned with qualified supervision, appropriate equipment and proper progressions. This site explains terminology and concepts; it is not a substitute for coaching.
Last checked: Thu Aug 20 2026 01:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)