Purpose: By walking through the positions for a forward to backward camel spin on the floor, skaters can practice the muscle memory needed for changing feet and quickly snapping up into their back camel after the forward camel
Focus: Basic technique, consistency, axis, alignment, stability
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Advanced: On-ice flying camel from st...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Back Camel spin
Variation: Flying entrance, from standstill
Purpose: Skaters should begin working on a flying entrance for their camelspin by doing it from standstill. Additionally, starting on an axis line helps skaters understand the shape of their entry and wher... -
Advanced: Off-ice floor turning forwa...
Purpose: Work on maintaining a good forward camel position while rotating before switching to the back camel and rotating
Focus: Basic technique, consistency, axis, alignment, stability, free side lifted
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Advanced-Elite: Off-ice camel sideway...
Purpose: Skaters can work on their camel spin variations off the ice to build body awareness of the position and improve their balance and mobility.
Focus: Camel variation, layover, camel sideways, spinal rotation, balance, stability
