Advanced: Axel take-off to follow-through forward skip drill
Waltz/Axel
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25s
Purpose: This drill helps skaters work on the axel take-off to follow-through position with vertical and horizontal projection. Skaters should focus on generating power through their take-off leg, as well as keeping their free side checked behind. If the skater feels too swingy or they can't do the skip forwards without rotating, they are releasing their free side too soon.
Focus: Vertical height, take-off leg, free side checked, alignment.
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