Foundation: On ice H position to stretched landing position demonstration
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Level: Foundation Base exercise: Checked H position to stretched landing position Variation: Purpose: This drill helps skaters work on keeping their bodies checked over the landing side while on a backwards outside edge before moving into a stretched landing position. Helps with these common mistakes: jumps don't land or glide out on a backward outside edge, upper body swings out when landing a jump. Associated skating element: Any jump landing Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise Equipment: No equipment
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