Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walk-through
Variation: From standstill, on a straight line
Purpose: Practicing an axel walk-through from standstill allows students to focus on the quality of their jump phases without too much speed. Doing it down a line also helps the skaters practice a more controlled jump pathway
Focus: Entry shape, take-off shape, follow-through shape, landing shape, walk-through, jump pathway, muscle memory, body control
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment
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Foundation: On ice axel entry to land...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walkthrough
Variation: On a circle from standstill
Purpose: Slowly moving through each position of the axel jump--entry, take-off, follow through, and landing--allows skaters to build confidence and muscle memory while learning their axel. Instead of pract... -
Advanced: On ice axel entry to air po...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Axel entry to lockdown walkthrough
Variation: Axel entry into lockdown while in a forward upright spin
Purpose: This drill really focuses on helping skaters feel and improve their outside edge take-off of an axel. The skater needs to be able to push into a strong... -
Foundation: single axel walkthrough a...
In this video, Signe shows how to walk through the axel off the ice and then she demonstrates an off ice single axel.
