Purpose: Practicing single leg stationary axel take-offs is important so that skaters can focus on the stability and quality of their take-off position into their follow through. If skaters are practicing the jump with momentum from an entrance, they can often lose the quality of their take-off position and generate the rotation from their speed rather than proper form. Skaters should regularly practice single leg statationary axel take-off progressions starting from 1/4 turn up to their highest rotation to keep good form and consistency on the ice.
Focus: Take-off, consistency, stationary, axis, alignment, vertical height, tight air position