Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel take-off hold
Variation: Follow through into a waltz jump
Purpose: This drill has skaters check and work on the quality and stability of their axel take-off position. If the body position isn't correct and aligned over the skating side, it will be difficult or awkward to follow-through into a waltz jump after holding the take-off for so long.
Focus: Take-off shape
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment
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Variation: On a straight line, continuous
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Foundation: On ice axel entry to take...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel entry to take-off walkthrough
Variation: 1/2 turn, two foot landing, turn forwards and repeat
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Advanced: On ice axel entry to same l...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Axel entry to same leg 1/2 turn lockdown
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