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 the skater try to snap into the spin position.
Focus: Basic technique, forward upright spin entry, spinner safety
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: Spinner
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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...
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Foundation: Off-ice forward upright s...
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...
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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...
