Level: Foundation
Exercise: Upright spin star position to H position on spinner
Purpose: Skaters who want to do a tight upright spin forward or backward need to work on the two positions before the cross position: star, and h position.
Focus: Basic technique, axis and alignment, spin centering
Direction: Counterclockwise--Backward upright spin,
Clockwise--Forward upright spin
Equipment: Spinner
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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... -
Foundation: Off-ice back scratch spin...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Back scratch spin
Variation: Loop jump exit
Purpose: Doing a loop jump off the back spin on a spinner can help skaters practice alignment into their loop jump and air position for any jump. Doing a loop jump off a spinner is also a good safety exercise for student... -
Beginner: Off-ice backspin H position...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Pivot to H position
Variation: Snap down into cross position
Purpose: Skaters can get comfortable with the feeling of snapping from H position into a cross position with very slow speed by using a spinner. They should focus on the quality of their H position before...
