Purpose: 0:14 Introduction + defining swinging
1:09 Axel entrance edge explanation and exercise
1:20 Skating side lead
1:40 Why practicing stability and alignment during take-off is necessary
2:41 Common mistakes stepping into axel edge
3:30 Exercise for keeping a narrow follow-through
4:40 Follow-through direction cues
5:08 Common mistakes during follow-through
Focus: axel entrance, axel entry, axel take-off, axel follow-through.
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Advanced: On ice double axel entry to...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Double axel entry to take-off walkthrough
Variation: Stationary, finishes with follow through into air position
Purpose: Doing this drill from standstill allows students to work specifically on the direction of their head, arms, and free leg on the take-off of th... -
Advanced-Elite: Banded free leg axel ...
Purpose: This drill helps skaters build strength and power in their free leg during the drive up into h position of the axel follow-through
Focus: Axel follow-through, h position, free leg strength
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Advanced-Elite: Resisted free arm axe...
Purpose: This drill helps skaters control their free arm on the axel take-off so that their shoulders do not release too soon before the follow-through.
Focus: Axel take-off, axel follow-through, upper body position, upper body check position, free side shoulder strength
