Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Forward outside three turn, backward outside three turn
Variation: Big lobes, use the full circle for one three turn
Purpose: Using a full circle for one three turn is a challenge for skaters because they need to have good power on their initial push and good stability and control on the ingoing and outgoing edges for the turns. This is a good drill to improve skating quality!
Focus: Skating quality, flow, power, edge quality, control
Direction: Forward, backward, outside
Equipment: No Equipment
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Beginner: Forward inside three turn s...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Forward inside three turn to back three turn
Variation: Step down after forward three turn to change to a backward inside three turn
Purpose: Stepping down and doing a backward inside three turn after the forward inside three turn makes skaters focus on their foot p... -
Beginner: On ice left forward outside...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Left forward outside three turn
Variation: From stationary, starting perpendicular to a line.
Purpose: Practicing a three turn from stationary helps skaters learn how to place their turn at the top of the curve. Starting perpendicular from a line helps give skat...
