Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Checked (H position) to stretched landing position
Variation: On a straight line Purpose: Doing this exercise on a straight line is easier than on a backwards outside edge, so this drill helps skaters build control moving from the checked to stretched phase of a landing before trying it on a backward outside edge.
Helps with these common mistakes: Lack of control on the landing, dropping free side, no running edge on landing
Associated skating element: Any jump landing
Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No equipment
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Foundation: Axel leg air position hop...
Level: Foundation
Jump Phase: Landing
Base exercise: Air position to trapped then stretched landing position.
Variation: Axel leg air position hops then transfer to landing leg.
Purpose: Helps skaters practice building and improving muscle memory from in air position to a trapped then stretche... -
Advanced: Axel weight transfer step o...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Axel step over
Variations: Backwards landing hop in trap position to stretched landing position
Jump phases: Entry, take off, follow through, landing
Purpose: Trains a quick and tight weight transfer from take-off foot to landing leg in the axel, trains stabilit... -
Foundation: Off-ice continuous statio...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Stationary loop lockdown
Variation: Continuous
Purpose: This drill makes skaters work on straight vertical height without rotation, and snapping into a tight air position. By doing these exercises continuously, skaters need to have a good axis and alignment over t...
