Foundation: Off-ice forward camel on spinner demonstration
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7s
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Forward camel spin
Variation: None
Purpose: Skaters can practice their balance, axis, and weight in their skate by doing their spins on spinners that are designed to mimic a skate.
Focus: Basic technique, consistency, spin axis
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: Spinner
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