Purpose: Skaters can improve their sit spin off-ice without a spinner by working on the balance, weight in their foot, and strength needed to move from the entry phase to the snap phase.
Focus: Basic technique, weight placement, stability, edge consistency, strength
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Beginner-Foundation: On-ice sit spin ...
Purpose: This video looks at how to snap low directly into a sit spin from the edge and hook on a sit spin.
Focus: Upper body position, free leg position, sit spin entry, sit spin hook, sit spin snap, sit spin entrance
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Foundation: Off-ice 1/2 turn check fo...
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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