Foundation: On ice axel entrance to take-off on the circle walkthrough
Waltz/Axel
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11s
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. Helps with these common mistakes: Lack of control in the axel, change of edge when stepping from backward outside edge to forward outside edge Associated skating element: Axel Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise Equipment: No equipment
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