Purpose: Skaters should practice holding their star position--the snap position they hit after their spin entry-- in a spin before moving into their H position because the star position is key to having centered spin. Practicing this on a spinner helps skaters also feel where the weight should be in the blade (towards the ball of the foot)
Focus: Balance, alignment, axis, basic technique, spin phases
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Foundation: Off-ice spinner forward u...
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 posi...
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Foundation: Off-ice forward upright s...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Forward scratch spin
Variation: None
Purpose: Doing spins off ice using a spinner is a great way for students to practice their balance, centering, and confidence. Using a spinner can often be more difficult than on the ice because the skater has to keep their axi... -
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...
