Purpose: This video helps break down three technical aspects for the double axel to help skaters get into rotation more quickly. And then Signe addresses three common errors that happen on the double axel and gives some tips for exercises that can help fix them.
Focus: Axel troubleshooting, quick twitch, hip twist, axel take-off, axel follow-through, axel transfer, common errors, hip stability.
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Foundation: On-ice axel preparation p...
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: 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.
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