"Down the Field": A Crowd-Pleasing Cheer for Game Day

Getting the crowd hyped during a game is one of the most rewarding parts of cheerleading. If you're looking for a simple yet exciting cheer to engage the crowd, "Down the Field" is a perfect option! It's easy to learn, repeatable, and a guaranteed crowd favorite.

This is such a fun cheer to do for your crowd! Above is a video of the first time my team performed it at a football game, and the crowd absolutely loved it.

The Words to "Down the Field"

Here are the words for the cheer. Simple and impactful, this cheer is sure to get your crowd on their feet:

Down, down, down the field,
Raise, raise, raise the score.
Down the field,
Raise the score.
Six points more.

Repeat
Last time through, repeat Six points more 3-5 times and get the crowd yelling!

How to Teach Your Team "Down the Field"

1. Make It Energetic

When performing "Down the Field," it's all about the energy. Teach your team to project their voices and get the crowd to join in. The repeated “Six points more” part is where your audience will really start to get excited, especially if you engage them with big movements and lots of enthusiasm.

2. Practice the Timing

Timing is key to nailing this cheer. Make sure your team practices the pacing, especially during the final repeat of “Six points more.” The pause before repeating the phrase gives the crowd a chance to chime in, which will make the cheer even more impactful.

3. Keep It Simple and Fun

The beauty of this cheer is its simplicity. Even if your team is new, like mine was when we performed it for the first time, you can still pull off an impressive performance. The crowd absolutely loved it—and your team can do the same with just a bit of practice.

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