Level: Foundation
Exercise: Backward upright spin entry to H position 1 turn on spinner
Purpose: This drill helps skaters practice their entry hook into a H position with less speed and rotation. By doing only one turn and having to check out afterwards, skaters have to pay extra attention to their alignment over their spin axis.
Focus: Basic technique, axis and alignment
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: Spinner
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Foundation: Off-ice upright spin star...
Level: Foundation
Exercise: Upright spin star position hold on spinner
Purpose: The star position is the snap position after an upright spin entry edge and hook. It comes before the traditional H position. Having good alignment on the star position is crucial for a centered spin, even more so tha... -
Foundation: Off-ice upright spin star...
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
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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...
