Off-Ice Lutz Jump- How to Maintain the Outside Edge
The lutz jump is a complicated jump to complete on the floor.
When performing the lutz on the floor, it is important to maintain weight pressing into the gliding foot until the transfer to the picking foot for as long as possible. If pressure is released, the jump can easily turn into a flip.
Another key thing to watch for is that the inside of the gliding foot at the point of release is slightly lifting. This will clearly indicate that the take off is off an outside edge on the floor.
Make sure the picking foot picks close to the gliding foot on the release. If the foot picks away from the gliding foot, it can also cause a potential edge change, due to the release of the pressure too soon.
This video breaks down the flip for beginners to help better understand the movement patterns on the ice. Signe breaks down the flip in simple exercises with a focus on alignment, head and arm positions to be perfectly placed for your off-ice jump.
This video segment takes the single loop and breaks it down for the beginner skater. Follow along on the simple steps to get your loop jump perfect off the ice.
Follow along with our 6-step approach to learning the waltz jump. This is a great video for anyone starting to learn the waltz jump.
