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: On-ice axel phases isolat...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walkthrough
Variation: Pause a second between each phase
Purpose: By pausing and isolating each phase an axel jump, skaters can notice which phases they may struggle to control, and it can also help diagnose any issues that may be happening on the jump.
Focu... -
Foundation: On ice frame position wal...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walkthrough on the circle
Variation: Arms in checked or frame position over landing side
Purpose: This drill helps skaters who use their shoulders to initiate the rotation in an axel. By having the skaters keep their arms in a frame position, they have to... -
Foundation: On ice axel entry to land...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walkthrough
Variation: On a circle from standstill
Purpose: Slowly moving through each position of the axel jump--entry, take-off, follow through, and landing--allows skaters to build confidence and muscle memory while learning their axel. Instead of pract...