Salchow entry wall drill: Beginner-Elite
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15s
Purpose: This drill will help skaters to learn how to press into the circle on their salchow entrance to improve the take-off edge. Skaters should stand just far enough from the wall that they can feel a shift but not farther than Signe is demonstrating in this video.
Focus: take-off edge, salchow, upper body position and posture
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