Purpose: Practicing single leg stationary axel take-offs is important so that skaters can focus on the stability and quality of their take-off position into their follow through. If skaters are practicing the jump with momentum from an entrance, they can often lose the quality of their take-off position and generate the rotation from their speed rather than proper form. Skaters should regularly practice single leg statationary axel take-off progressions starting from 1/4 turn up to their highest rotation to keep good form and consistency on the ice.
Focus: Take-off, consistency, stationary, axis, alignment, vertical height, tight air position
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Foundation: Off-ice continuous 1 turn...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Max rotation
Variation: Double leg landing, continuous
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