Purpose: Learn a first progression when you are preparing to learn your axel to slowly build up your skills and confidence before attempting a full axel jump.
Focus: Waltz jump, axel, waltz jump backspin, skating side leading, axis and alignment, tight air position
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Foundation: On-ice axel progression 2
Purpose: This video gives you the next axel progression after learning and getting comfortable with a waltz jump backspin axel drill.
Focus: Axel progression, 3/4 rotation, axel, drill
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Foundation: Off-ice axel take-off to ...
Purpose: This exercise starts by skaters setting their hips so that they are leading with their take-off side on the axel. From that position, they then move through the axel take-off to the axel follow through and air position to build muscle memory.
Focus: Alignment, basic technique, skating ...
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Foundation: Off-ice stationary axel t...
Purpose: Practicing single leg stationary axel take-offs is important so that skaters can focus on the stability and quality of their take-off position into their follow through. If skaters are practicing the jump with momentum from an entrance, they can often lose the quality of their take-off p...
