- Pyramids higher than 2 1/2 body lengths are prohibited. Pyramid height is measured by body lengths as follows: chairs, thigh stands and shoulder straddles are 1 1/2 body lengths; shoulder stands are 2 body lengths; extended stunts (i.e. extension, liberty, etc.) are 2 1/2 body lengths. Exception: an extended stunt on top of a thigh stand is allowed.
- In all pyramids, there must be at least two spotters designated for each person who is above two persons high and whose primary support does not have at least one foot on the ground. Both spotters must be in position as the top person is loading onto the pyramid. One spotter must be behind the top person and the other must be in front of the top person or at the side of the pyramid in a position to get to the top person if they were to dismount forward. Once the pyramid shows adequate stability and just prior to the dismount, this spotter can move to the back to catch the cradle. As pyramid design varies greatly, we recommend a review of any new pyramids where the spotting position may be in question.
- In all "tower" pyramids, an additional spotter who is not in contact with the pyramid must be in place behind the top person during the pyramid. The person on the ground bracing the thigh stand middle layer is not considered to be a spotter.
- Cradles from pyramids over two high must use at least two catchers, one on each side of the top person.
- All flips into or from pyramids are prohibited, with the exception of a forward flip dismount to a cradle and legal rewinds.
- Prone dismounts from pyramids are prohibited.
- Front, back and side tension drops are prohibited.
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