Foundation: On ice straight line H position to air position swap feet drill
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9s
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Backward glide air position squeeze
Variation: Practice on a straight line, switch feet while gliding, exit into stretched landing position
Purpose: This drill helps skaters practice the muscle engagement needed to hold a tight air position. By doing this drill on a straight line, skaters do not have to work as hard to control their upper body, and they can build up the control needed for doing this on a backward outside edge. Skaters also have to be properly aligned and with strong muscle engagement to be able to switch feet while still gliding, and the free foot needs to be internally rotated so that the skater does not switch edges.
Helps with these common mistakes: Open air position, axis not aligned over landing side, free leg is externally rotated and hip is dropped in air position.
Associated skating element: All jump air positions
Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No equipment
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