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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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... -
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: On-ice forward inside three...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Forward upright spin
Variation: Forward inside three turn step forward entrance
Purpose: Practicing different entrances into spins is a good skill for skaters to learn as they can be more versatile and flexible when putting together program choreography
Focus: Entr...
