Leveling up Spins
Foundation-Advanced: On-ice combo spin forward to backward transition tutorial
3m 55s
Purpose: This video helps skaters work on the transition from a forward to a backward combination spin. It works on helping skaters improve the quality of the backwards spin combo after their forward spin.
Focus: Drill, corrective exercise, combination spin change, combo spin pivot, backwards pivot, picking position, upper body position
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Focus: Strength building, lower body strength, balance, alignment
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Advanced: Off-ice floor forward sit s...
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Advanced: Off-ice cross catch camel t...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Camel to sit position
Variation: Cross catch camel to sit tuck
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