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 jumps, learning how to initiate jumps and how to absorb jump landings. Associated skating element: All jumps Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise Equipment: No equipment