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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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 ...
