Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Waltz jump
Variation: From standstill, on an axis
Purpose: This setup is helpful for skaters to understand the flow and direction of a waltz jump. Starting from standstill also gives skaters more control to hit the jump phases
Focus: Basic technique, jump pathway, jump phases
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment
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Foundation: On-ice axel from standsti...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel jump
Variation: From standstill
Purpose: Doing an an axel jump from standstill can be helpful for skaters who are fearful of the jump when they have too much speed, or for skaters who lack control on their axel jump. It is easier to use improper technique t... -
Foundation: On-ice axel phases isolat...
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.
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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...
