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.
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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 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 ... -
Foundation: Off-ice forward sit spin ...
Purpose: It is important for skaters to work on the balance and strength needed for moving from the sit spin entry position to the snap and hold position. Doing this on a spinner helps emphasize where the weight needs to be in the foot--towards the heel in the entry phase and moving up to the fro...
