Purpose: This follow-along video is a great class to do to work on improving your balance. Balance is such an important skill for figure skaters to work on because so much of figure skating is done on one foot. This class starts with some basic balance positions and then ends with some skating specific balance exercises.
Focus: Balance, stability, ankle strength, skating quality, leg extensions, edges.
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Elite: Consecutive sit to Y-stand drill
Purpose: This drill challenges a skaters strength and balance as they need to maintain good alignment over their standing leg and pressure through the whole foot to be able to press up to standing, and keep the knee from caving in when lowering down.
Focus: Alignment, balance, stability, lower ...
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Advanced-Elite: Off-ice forward kick,...
"Purpose: This is an advanced progression for skaters to continue to improve their balance and control skills. It is a great skill to incorporate into a warm-up.
Focus: Balance, control, injury prevention, stability, candlestick spiral, sit spin position, combination spins, warm-up
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Beginner-Foundation: Introduction to ...
Purpose: This video teaches skaters how to jump rope from scratch. Skipping is such an important skill for figure skaters because it's a great warm-up for ankles, and great for coordination and building good timing and rhythm. This video introduces jump rope from the very beginning all the way up...
