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 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...
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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: Off-ice floor forward sit...
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
