Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel jump
Variation: From standstill
Purpose: Doing an an axel jump from standstill can be helpful for skaters who are fearful of the jump when they have too much speed, or for skaters who lack control on their axel jump. It is easier to use improper technique to generate rotation when the skater has more speed rather than from standstill
Focus: Basic technique, control, vertical height generation
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment
Up Next in General
-
Foundation-Advanced: Off-ice step for...
Purpose: This exercise helps skaters work on checking their rotation and knowing where they are in space by having them land on two feet with control. It is a great drill for skaters who struggle with overrotation or uncontrolled landings.
Focus: Upper body control, spatial awareness, landing c...
-
Foundation-Advanced: Off-ice axel fol...
Purpose: This drill helps skaters learn the direction and positioning of their free leg as they move from their take-off position to follow-through and transfer.
Focus: Axel follow-through, axel transfer, free leg position, corrective exercise, swingy axel, free hip dropping
-
Foundation-Advanced: Off-ice axel tak...
Purpose: This drill helps skaters work on the turn-out of the knee and hip of the free leg on the axel take-off to follow-through.
Focus: Axel take-off, axel follow-through, free leg position, turnout, knee position
