Purpose: Skaters can improve their quick twitch firing on their jump take-offs by doing hip twists. This helps the skater learn how to generate vertical height and then rotation through their hips rather than the upper body. This variation also helps skaters practice quickly getting into a tight air position.
Focus: Quick twitch, vertical height, tight air position.
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Foundation: Off-ice hip twist & doubl...
Purpose: Skaters can improve their quick twitch firing on their jump take-offs by doing hip twists. This helps the skater learn how to generate vertical height and then rotation through their hips rather than the upper body. This variation also helps skaters practice quickly getting into a tight ...
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Beginner: On ice two foot 1/2 turns d...
Level: Beginner Base exercise: Two foot 1/2 turn Variation: Down a straight line Purpose: This is a great beginning drill to help skaters practice jumps and rotation before beginning any of their single jumps. Helps with these common mistakes: Fear of jumping, resisting rotation, body position in...
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Beginner-Foundation: Off-ice 1/2 & 1 ...
Purpose: This video introduces 1/2 and 1 turns in stationary rotation skills, starting with double leg stationary two foot landings both directions, and then moving into landing on one foot.
Focus: Max rotation, basic technique, arm position, head position, vertical height, landing, air positio...
