Purpose: This video looks at how to snap low directly into a sit spin from the edge and hook on a sit spin.
Focus: Upper body position, free leg position, sit spin entry, sit spin hook, sit spin snap, sit spin entrance
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Foundation: Off-ice forward sit spin ...
Purpose: It is important for skaters to work on the balance and strength needed for moving from the sit spin entry position to the snap and hold position. Doing this on a spinner helps emphasize where the weight needs to be in the foot--towards the heel in the entry phase and moving up to the fro...
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Foundation: Off-ice floor forward sit...
Purpose: Skaters can improve their sit spin off-ice without a spinner by working on the balance, weight in their foot, and strength needed to move from the entry phase to the snap phase.
Focus: Basic technique, weight placement, stability, edge consistency -
Foundation: Off-ice 1/2 turn check fo...
Purpose: Skaters should be able to check out of spins after their entry at progressive intervals, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1. This ensures that they are safely maintaining a good axis and proper body alignment before they attempt the spin on spinner with full speed.
