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: Entrance variation,
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment
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Beginner: On-ice forward upright spin...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Forward Upright Spin
Variation: From standstill, arms above the head during cross position
Purpose: Skaters should work on their forward upright or scratch spin from a standstill first to gain confidence and body awareness on the entry. Once they have gained more co... -
Foundation: On-ice forward inside thr...
Purpose: Learn how to not switch edges on a forward inside three turn backspin entrance to improve your back spin alignment and centering
Focus: Back spin entrance, back spin entry, back spin hoook, basic technique, edge quality, edge increase, forward inside three turn, upper body position
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Foundation: Off-ice spinner backward ...
Level: Foundation
Exercise: Backward upright spin entry to H position 1/2 turn check on spinner
Purpose: This drill helps skaters practice their entry hook into a H position with less speed and rotation. By doing only one turn and having to check out afterwards, skaters have to pay extra attentio...
