Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel take-off hold
Variation: Follow through into a waltz jump
Purpose: This drill has skaters check and work on the quality and stability of their axel take-off position. If the body position isn't correct and aligned over the skating side, it will be difficult or awkward to follow-through into a waltz jump after holding the take-off for so long.
Focus: Take-off shape
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment