Rotational Jumps
Foundation: Off-ice continuous 1 turn max rotation with double leg landing drill
8s
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Max rotation
Variation: Double leg landing, continuous
Purpose: Skaters benefit from practicing quick, sucessive rotations that are less than their max rotation amount because they are able to maintain good form while having a quick take-off after landing the previous jump
Focus: Timing and rhythm, take-off, axis and air position
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment
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