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 rather than wrapping. This drill helps skaters work on developing the muscle memory for their on ice spins.
Focus: Basic technique, tight cross position, axis and alignment
Direction: Counterclockwise--backward upright spin, Clockwise--forward upright spin
Equipment: Spinner
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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 spinner backward ...
Purpose: Practicing spins on the spinner can be very helpful for skaters on the ice. It is more difficult to do spins on a spinner with improper technique than it is to do on the ice. Practicing spins on the spinner helps skaters really understand where the weight needs to be in the blade during ...
