Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Back sit spin
Variation: 1 turn to check position
Purpose: Skaters should work on having good alignment and a good axis and center of gravity on all their spinner spins before they try maximum rotation. By having skaters start in a strong checked position before they snap into a single turn and recheck, skaters need to focus on good technique and alignment rather than maximum speed
Focus: Basic technique, spin centering, spin axis, control
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: Spinner
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