Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walkthrough
Variation: Pause a second between each phase
Purpose: By pausing and isolating each phase an axel jump, skaters can notice which phases they may struggle to control, and it can also help diagnose any issues that may be happening on the jump.
Focus: Jump phases, entire jump, entrance, entry, take-off, follow-through
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment
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Foundation: On-ice axel full walkthro...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walk-through
Variation: From standstill, on a straight line
Purpose: Practicing an axel walk-through from standstill allows students to focus on the quality of their jump phases without too much speed. Doing it down a line also helps the skaters practice a mo... -
Foundation: On ice axel entry to land...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walkthrough
Variation: On a circle from standstill
Purpose: Slowly moving through each position of the axel jump--entry, take-off, follow through, and landing--allows skaters to build confidence and muscle memory while learning their axel. Instead of pract... -
Advanced: On ice axel entry to air po...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Axel entry to lockdown walkthrough
Variation: Axel entry into lockdown while in a forward upright spin
Purpose: This drill really focuses on helping skaters feel and improve their outside edge take-off of an axel. The skater needs to be able to push into a strong...
