Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel take-off to follow through
Variation: Landing on take off leg rather than landing leg.
Purpose: This drill helps skaters practice getting their full power and vertical height on their take-off by not allowing the free side to enter into rotation before the take-off. Also by landing on the take off foot, skaters have to be more organized and compact in their air position
Helps with these common mistakes: Jumping too far out, or around, swingy axel, no height on axel, not using take off leg
Associated skating element: Axel
Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No equipment
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