Purpose: This drill helps skaters build vertical height on their take-off leg of the axel without using the free side to create the vertical explosion. Skaters also need to maintain good alignment and pressure over their take-off side on the second half of the drill
Focus: Axel entry, axel take-off, axel follow-through, vertical height, skating side, axis and alignment
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Foundation: Two foot stationary jumps...
Purpose: This mini class leads skaters through a series of exercises to help them work on timing and rhythm with two foot stationary exercises. This is a good class to do after skaters are comfortable with 1/4, 1/2 and 1 turn stationary two foot jumps.
Focus: Timing and rhythm, jump consistency...
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Beginner-Foundation: Rotational and s...
Purpose: Skaters work on explosive power and vertical height for their jumps in this beginner jump class
Sarah uses core jump exercises to help work on overall jump technique.
Skaters could also use this class as an off-ice warm-up before practicing on-ice jumps.
Focus: Explosive power, vert...
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Foundation: Off-ice forward 1/2 turn ...
Purpose: This drill helps skaters work on stability and control on their landing position after rotation, and from an increased height.
Focus: Landing, stability, control, eagle position, free hip lifted, upper body position
