Purpose: Working on this pattern on the floor, moving from a backward inside edge to stepping forward on the axis onto a forward outside edge can help skaters learn how to change circles and help them develop the concept of an axis
Focus: Lobe shape, axis, changing circles, changing direction, edges, across the ice, pattern
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Beginner: On-ice consecutive extended...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Consecutive forward edges, consecutive backward edges
Variation: Extended free leg with pass through at the top of the lobe
Purpose: Doing edges with the free leg extended and passing through at the top of the lobe helps skaters prepare for turns with free foot pass... -
Beginner: On-ice tucked forward outsi...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Consecutive forward edges, consecutive backward edges
Variation: None
Purpose: Consecutive edges are a fundamental drill that skaters need to learn to improve edge quality, flow, and control across the ice. In this version, the skater keeps their free leg tucked and... -
Beginner: On-ice consecutive backward...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Consecutive backward outside and inside edges
Variation: None
Purpose: Consecutive edges are a fundamental drill that skaters need to learn to improve edge quality, flow, and control across the ice. In this version, the skater keeps their free leg tucked and arms in...
