Purpose: This video explains why off-ice jumps are such an important part of a figure skater's training regime, and the unique benefits a skater can experience from training off-ice jumps in addition to their on-ice jump training. Signe also explores the key areas that a skater should focus on when training their off-ice jumps.
Focus: jump phase isolation, technique isolation, body awareness, muscle memory, consistency, walk-through, neural pathways, skill development, injury prevention, body alignment, spatial awareness, body control, hip twitch activation, speed of rotation, vertical height, tight air position, arm position, effective training
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Why flexibility is essential for skat...
Purpose: This video explains why flexibility is so important for figure skating training, even beyond the ability to do a flexibility position. Signe explains why flexibility is necessary in several different figure skating elements, including edges, turns, and jumps. This video also explains dif...
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Benefits of off-ice training for figu...
Purpose: This video explains why off-ice is so important for figure skaters to incorporate into their training regime, what benefits it offers in conjunction with on-ice training, and some important aspects to consider as athlete's develop.
Focus: Off-ice training, injury prevention, conditioni...
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Foundations of off-ice strength train...
Purpose: This video introduces what fundamental concepts skaters need to focus on when they are training off-ice to maintain good form and technique on and off the ice. Signe breaks down three fundamental off-ice exercises and what common mistakes to look for and key cues to use while teaching th...
