Waltz/Axel
5 Seasons
This series explores in depth the waltz/axel phases--entry, take-off, and follow through--that differentiate it from other jumps. Season one is for foundation level skaters working on waltz jumps and beginning to learn an axel. Season two videos are designed for skaters who are starting to land axels but need to work on consistency and quality. Season three videos are designed for skaters starting to work on double axels, and Season videos are for skaters landing double axels and beyond.
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Advanced: On-ice walley entrance to axel demonstration
Episode
Level: Advanced
Exercise style: Axel
Key exercises: Walley entrance
Purpose: If skaters are able to do high quality walleys, doing a walley into an axel entrance can help skaters gain more flow off the back outside edge entrance into the step forward
Focus: Entrance, variation, difficult entrance... -
Foundation: On ice axel entrance to take-off on the circle walkthrough
Episode 1
Level: Foundation Base exercise: Axel backward outside edge entrance through take off position walkthrough Variation: On the circle Purpose: This drill is especially helpful to check the edge quality, position, and control for the first three phases of an axel: entrance, entry, and take-off. Hel...
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Foundation: Axel entry resistance band rows drill
Episode 1
Level: Foundation
Jump: Axel
Jump phases: Entry and take-off
Equipment: Resistance band
Rotational direction demonstrated: counterclockwise
Body alignment focus: Shoulder position, arm position.
Common mistakes used for: Swingy axel, lack of control on entry edge, chicken arms, timing of arms and...
