Purpose: Skaters should work on having good alignment and a good axis and center of gravity on all their spinner spins in a 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 turn before they try maximum rotation. By having skaters start in a strong checked position before they snap into a 1/2 turn and recheck, skaters need to focus on good technique and alignment rather than maximum speed
Focus: Basic technique, spin centering, spin axis, control
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Foundation: Off-ice floor backward si...
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 -
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.
