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 stretch and elongation through their axis on their back spin.
Focus: Arm variation, spin axis, elongation
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: Spinner