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Sit Spins

Foundation: Off-ice floor forward sit spin entry to snap position walk-through

Episode 6 • 11s

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    Purpose: Skaters should be able to check out of spins after their entry at progressive intervals, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1. This ensures that they are safely maintaining a good axis and proper body alignment before they attempt the spin on spinner with full speed.

  • Foundation: Off-ice floor forward sit...

    Level: Foundation
    Exercise: Floor forward sit spin walk-through
    Purpose: The benefit of practicing spins off the ice on the floor is that skaters slow down the spin into its individual phases and make sure that their body position and weight in their foot/blade is correct even without a spinner ...

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    Level: Foundation
    Base exercise: Spinner sit spin
    Variation: Leg grab
    Purpose: Using a spinner is great way for skaters to get used to spinning on the ice. We always recommend using a spinner that is designed to mimic a skate, so the EDEA spinner, available on our website, is a great option.
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