Rotational Jumps
Beginner-Foundation: Off-ice intro to double and single leg twist jumps tutorial
10m
Purpose: This video teaches skaters the basics of twist jumps to help with their stationary rotation skills. Hip twists are essential for skaters to build quick twitch muscles rotating from the hips first rather than the upper body while keeping the head stable.
Focus: Basic technique, upper body position, head position, arm position, feet position, walk-through, air position, vertical height, hip twist, quick twitch.
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Foundation: Off-ice hip twist & doubl...
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Foundation: Off-ice hip twist walk-th...
Purpose: This walk-through shows skaters the movements for a hip twist. Notice that the body should rise up (vertical height) before fully closing into air position, and the head stays tracking forward.
Focus: basic technique, tight air position, vertical height, head position, arm position, qu...
