Foundation-Advanced: On-ice upper body edge pressure salchow entry drill
Salchow
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2m 6s
Purpose: This drill helps skaters understand the inside pressure they need to feel against the circle on the salchow entry before the take-off. This is important so that skaters maintain a good axis over their skating leg before initiating the jump.
Focus: Salchow entry, edge pressure, upper body position, body lean, axis
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