Purpose: Skaters can use this drill to practice balancing in their h position for their backspin. It is also helpful for loop take-offs and jump landings as well.
Focus: Basic technique, axis, alignment, balance, upper body position
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Foundation: Off-ice upright spin H to...
Level: Foundation
Exercise: Upright spin h position to cross position repetitions on spinner
Purpose: When skaters move from the H position to the cross position on an upright spin, they need to maintain good alignment over their skating leg and make sure the free leg closes straight down rathe... -
Foundation: Off-ice backward upright ...
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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