Purpose: This drill helps skaters build vertical height on their take-off leg of the axel without using the free side to create the vertical explosion. Skaters also need to maintain good alignment and pressure over their take-off side on the second half of the drill
Focus: Axel entry, axel take-off, axel follow-through, vertical height, skating side, axis and alignment
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Advanced: Across the floor alternatin...
Purpose: This across the floor exercise helps skaters work on both their loop and axel take-offs
Focus: Timing and rhythm, quick twitch, tight air position, spatial awareness, across the floor
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Foundation: Off-ice stationary axel t...
Purpose: Practicing single leg stationary axel take-offs is important so that skaters can focus on the stability and quality of their take-off position into their follow through. If skaters are practicing the jump with momentum from an entrance, they can often lose the quality of their take-off p...
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Foundation: Off-ice single leg statio...
Purpose: Practicing single leg stationary axel take-offs is important so that skaters can focus on the stability and quality of their take-off position into their follow through. If skaters are practicing the jump with momentum from an entrance, they can often lose the quality of their take-off p...
