Purpose: Skaters can practice their axel walkthrough using the wall to help maintain a strong skating side check. This drill will ensure that they don't go too far in the circle on their back edge and forward outside edge. Skaters should stack shoulders over hips.
Focus: balance, upper body check, axel entry, stability
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Resisted skating side arm axel follow...
Purpose: This axel drill will help skaters to create awareness of their skating side arm on the take-off and air position of the axel. It will help correct issues where skaters are driving their skating side too far into the circle on the take-off and helps continue the arm for a correct follow t...
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Plank knee drive axel isolation drill...
Purpose: This all encompassing drill will help skaters build a strong core while learning how to isolate the upper body as the leg comes behind and the knee drives through as the body rotates. Skaters should feel the upper body position maintained in a forward plank as the lower body and torso ro...
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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
