Purpose: This video introduces an off-ice salchow and breaks down the different phases so skaters can really understand the jump all the way throughout from the entrance into the landing. It also covers most common mistakes and why they happen.
Focus: Basic technique, salchow entrance, salchow entry, salchow take-off, salchow follow-through, upper body position, arm position, balance, stability, proper form.
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Foundation: Off ice salchow walk thro...
Level: Foundation Jump: Salchow Jump phase: Entire jump Purpose: Walkthrough each of the jump phases to create muscle memory before attempting the jump. On/Off ice: Off ice Equipment: No equipment
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Beginner-Foundation: On-ice introduct...
In this video, Signe breaks down an on ice salchow for skaters who are learning it for the first time. She uses a forward outside three turn entrance, as that is the most simple for skaters who are just starting the jump. She breaks down each part of the jump quite slowly so that skaters can work...
