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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Foundation: On ice back spin cross po...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Back spin to H position
Variation: Back spin cross position before the H position into loop jump exit
Purpose: This is a key, bread and butter drill to help skaters with their axis and air position, alignment, and loop jump. Skaters need to develop the control... -
Foundation: On ice straight line H po...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Backward glide air position squeeze
Variation: Practice on a straight line, switch feet while gliding, exit into stretched landing position
Purpose: This drill helps skaters practice the muscle engagement needed to hold a tight air position. By doing this dril... -
Advanced: Rotation side arm technique...
Level: Advanced Base exercise: Entry to air position arm walk through Variation: Resistance band in landing side arm. Purpose: This exercise helps skaters practice using their arms with proper alignment, timing, and strength in their jumps. The resistance band in the rotation side or forward arm...
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