Rotational Jumps
Foundation: Off-ice two foot stationary 1 turn to max rotation 1 turn drill
Episode 5
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13s
Purpose: This drill challenges and improves a skater's ability to do continuous rotation, and also change the conditions within the same drill. It is challenging to land with control on one foot for the max rotation at the end after doing a few rotations before.
Focus: Reactivity, continuous rotation, jump landing control, jump combos
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Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Max rotation
Variation: Double leg landing, continuous
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