Level: Foundation
Jump: Axel
Jump phases: Entry and take-off
Equipment: Resistance band
Rotational direction demonstrated: counterclockwise
Body alignment focus: Shoulder position, arm position.
Common mistakes used for: Swingy axel, lack of control on entry edge, chicken arms, timing of arms and free leg, not using arms on the jump
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1:09 Axel entrance edge explanation and exercise
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