1.) Flier: good jump - Start with a good jump into the bases' hands.  Little jumps make it difficult for the elevator to get started.

2.) Spotter: help in - The spotter can control the flier's momentum and control by resisting through her waist.

3.) Flier: good push - After the jump in, the flier needs to push straight down through the bases shoulders.  This makes it easier for the bases to lift her/him.

4.) Bases: timing - If the timing is off between the bases, too much of the flier's weight is distributed to the weak bases, thus falling.

5.) Bases: Use your legs - Use your legs more than trying to use your arms.  You legs are stronger than your arms so you  save more of your energy and strength.

6.) Flier: keep legs together - Make sure your legs remain at shoulder width.  If the elevator ever separates too much it is due to the flier pushing them out with his/her legs, NOT weak bases.

7.) Spotter: push up- When the flier is up in the elevator, the spotter can relieve the weight by pulling up on the flier's calves/thighs.