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 or doing it on the ice.
Focus: Basic technique, forward sit spin phases
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: None
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Foundation: Off-ice introductory sit ...
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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Foundation: Off-ice 1 turn check forw...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Forward sit spin entry to snap on spinner
Variation: 1 turn then check
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... -
Foundation: On-ice forward sit spin f...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Sit spin
Variation: From standstill, on axis line
Purpose: Doing a forward sit spin from standstill on an axis line is helpful for skaters just starting a sit spin to know when to place their edge hook and snap by returning back to the same axis they started on
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