Purpose: By working on this spin variation off the ice, skaters can focus on maintaining good alignment over their skating leg as they press up from the sit spin into the Y-Spin. Having good balance and less wobbles will make the spin faster and higher quality on the ice.
Focus: Stability, basic technique, consistency, quality, axis, alignment
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Advanced: Floor camel to cross-catch ...
Purpose: In this balance exercise, skaters can work on keeping their hips aligned and square and not dropping their free side shoulder when grabbing their free leg in the cross-catch camel. Skaters should also practice not dropping the leg to grab it, but keeping it level as the free knee bends i...
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Advanced: Camel to cross-catch camel ...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Camel spin
Variation: Camel spin to cross-catch camel position
Purpose: Skaters can work on keeping their hips aligned and square and not dropping their free side shoulder when grabbing their free leg in the cross-catch camel. Skaters should also practice not droppi... -
Advanced: Off-ice cross catch camel t...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Camel to sit position
Variation: Cross catch camel to sit tuck
Purpose: Skaters benefit from practicing their spin positions off the ice because it helps them gain strength in their small muscles that aid stability. Doing it off the ice without the speed of a spin c...
