Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Forward outside three turn salchow entrance walkthrough
Variation: None
Purpose: By isolating just the entrance into the entry on a salchow jump, skaters can improve their overall jump by having more control on the setup. Isolation also helps skaters and coaches to identify where problems may be happening.
Helps with these common mistakes: Lack of control on the salchow, swingy salchow jump, not checking before the take-off
Associated skating element: Salchow
Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No equipment
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Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Salchow entry to take-off walkthrough
Variation: Against the boards
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