Purpose: This video shows skaters how to hold their Y-stand off the ice.
Focus: Balance, flexibility, Y-stand.
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Foundation: Off-ice backward scratch ...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Backward scratch spin
Variation: Arms above the head
Purpose: Putting the arms above the head in a back scratch spin can be a fun variation for skaters to try so they can use in choreography. It can also be an useful exercise for students who need to practice more... -
Beginner: On-ice forward inside three...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Forward upright spin
Variation: Forward inside three turn step forward entrance
Purpose: Practicing different entrances into spins is a good skill for skaters to learn as they can be more versatile and flexible when putting together program choreography
Focus: Entr... -
Beginner: On-ice forward upright spin...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Forward Upright Spin
Variation: From standstill, arms above the head during cross position
Purpose: Skaters should work on their forward upright or scratch spin from a standstill first to gain confidence and body awareness on the entry. Once they have gained more co...
