Foundation: On-ice axel phases isolation holds drill
Waltz/Axel
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17s
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.
Focus: Jump phases, entire jump, entrance, entry, take-off, follow-through
Direction: Counterclockwise
Equipment: No Equipment
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