Level: Beginner Base exercise: Salchow jump Variation: From standstill Purpose: Practicing a salchow from standstill helps skaters work on controlling their body without too much momentum throwing off the alignment of each position. Going slower enables skaters to hit each distinct phase of the jump. Helps with these common mistakes: Not doing all the salchow jump phases, lack of control in salchow Associated skating element: Salchow Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise Equipment: No equipment
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