Foundation: Off-ice spinner forward upright spin entry to star position drill
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Purpose: The star position is the snap position after an upright spin entry edge and hook. It comes before the traditional H position. Having good alignment on the star position is crucial for a centered spin, even more so than the H position, so this drill helps skaters practice holding the position while rotating on the spinner
Focus: Basic technique, axis and alignment, spin centering
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