Don't let the short skirts and the wide smiles fool you, cheerleading is serious business. Between the more acrobatic elements of the sport and the proximity to high-speed action on the playing field, there are plenty of ways that even the best laid routines can go awry.
From innocent foul ups to potentially dangerous drops, here are some remarkable cheerleader fails.
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