Beginner: On-ice waltz jump from standstill demonstration
Waltz/Axel
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6s
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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