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 than the H position, so this drill helps skaters practice holding the position while rotating on the spinner
Focus: Basic technique, axis and alignment, spin centering
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Foundation: Off-ice spinner forward u...
Level: Foundation
Exercise: Spinner forward upright spin entry 1/2 turns
Purpose: Skaters should practice the entry position for each spin in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 turn progressions. This ensures that the skater has good alignment and balance on the spinner in that entry position before having th... -
Foundation: Off-ice upright spin star...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Forward/Backward upright spin star position hold
Variation: On spinner
Purpose: Skaters should practice their star position--the snap position they hit after their spin entry--before moving into their H position because the star position is key to having centered... -
Beginner: Off-ice forward upright spi...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Forward upright spin entry
Variation: 1/4 turns
Purpose: Skaters should start practicing spins on their spinner by 1/4 turn progressions. By working through the 1/4 turn progressions, they will be able to make sure their axis and alignment is correct before trying a...
