Purpose: In this video, Signe introduces an off-ice waltz jump for figure skaters into distinct steps so that they can really practice good technique and muscle memory throughout the jump. Practicing jumps off ice is key for skaters to get consistently high quality jumps on the ice.
Focus: Basic technique, from scratch, waltz entrance, waltz entry, waltz take-off, waltz follow-through, upper body position, head position, arm position, free leg position.
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Beginner-Foundation: Off-ice clockwis...
Purpose: This video breaks down an off-ice waltz jump phases from entrance, entry, take-off, follow-through, air position and landing. This video both clockwise and counterclockwise for both lefty and righty skaters.
Focus: Basic technique, jump phases, waltz entrance, waltz entry, waltz take-o...
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Foundation: On-ice axel preparation p...
Purpose: Learn a first progression when you are preparing to learn your axel to slowly build up your skills and confidence before attempting a full axel jump.
Focus: Waltz jump, axel, waltz jump backspin, skating side leading, axis and alignment, tight air position
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Foundation: On-ice axel progression 2
Purpose: This video gives you the next axel progression after learning and getting comfortable with a waltz jump backspin axel drill.
Focus: Axel progression, 3/4 rotation, axel, drill
