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Upright Spins

Foundation: Off-ice spinner forward upright spin entry to star position drill

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    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...

  • Beginner-Foundation: Off-ice upright ...

    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 spin. Practicing this on a spinner helps skaters also feel where the weight should be in the blade (towa...