Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Waltz jump on the circle
Variation: Axel take-off position, quick snap down from take-off foot to landing foot when transferring from follow through to air position
Purpose: This drill helps skaters practice quickly transferring their weight from their take-off foot to the landing by emphasizing a strong press down with the landing leg when moving from follow through to air position.
Helps with these common mistakes: Slow to get into rotation, not fully transferring weight to landing side, axis during air position.
Associated skating element: Axel
Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No equipment