Purpose: In this video, Signe introduces an off-ice toe-loop jump for figure skaters into distinct steps so that they can really practice good technique and muscle memory throughout the jump. Practicing jumps off-ice is key for skaters to get consistently high quality jumps on the ice because ska...

Purpose: This video teaches a clockwise or lefty off-ice toe-loop jump from a forward inside three turn entrance into all the toe-loop jump phases: entry, picking & take-off, follow-through, air position and landing.

Focus: Basic technique, toe-loop entrance, toe-loop entry, toe-loop picking, t...

Overview:
0:07 Let talk about the Double or Triple toe off the ice
0:20 How to avoid a toe axel on the ice and off the ice
1:20 Toe-loop entrances
2:26 Toe-loop entry
4:55 Toe-loop take-off
6:15 Toe-loop follow-through
6:45 Air position
7:10 Common mistake: head and shoulder alignment

Focu...

Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Single toe-loop
Variation: From standstill, on an axis
Purpose: This setup is helpful for skaters to understand the flow and direction of a tpe-loop. Starting from standstill also gives skaters more control to hit the jump phases
Focus: Basic technique, jump pathway...

Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Pivot to follow-through walkthrough
Variation: Pivot pull back to push forward
Purpose: This exercise helps isolate the pivot and the follow-through on the toe-loop. By having skaters pivot back and then forwards, they can check the quality of their outside edge ...

Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Toe-loop walkthrough
Variation: Non-landing leg forward outside three turn into two foot glide before reach back with picking foot
Purpose: A forward outside three turn press back is a common entrance into a toe-loop. Students can practice feeling the alignment fo...

In this video, Signe breaks down the basic concepts for the toe loop into eight steps.

Pre-requisite: Inside three turn on the circle with the free leg extended on entrance and exit.

Signe explains that she recommends learning a toe loop with the same technique that will be used in a double to...