Rotational Jumps
Foundation: On ice checked to stretched landing position on straight line drill
Episode 2
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8s
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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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...