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Rotational Jumps

Foundation: Off-ice stationary loop lockdowns + 1/2 turn with arms up drill

Episode 5 • 12s

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    Purpose: This drill helps skaters build muscle memory for body positioning in a loop take-off into air position as well as from air position into jump landings
    Focus: Axis, alignment, tight air position, take-off hip flexion, landing hip flexion, triple extension

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    Level: Foundation
    Exercise: Single leg stationary: Loop take-off lockdown & 1/4 turns
    Purpose: This drill helps skaters work on a quick snap into their air position on a loop take-off, vertical height on the take-off, rotation, and control of landings so that they can do it continuously.
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    Level: Foundation
    Base exercise: Single leg stationary loop take-off
    Variation: Lockdown, hip twist
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