Foundation: On ice waltz jump to back spin axel drill
Waltz/Axel
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6s
Level: Foundation Base exercise: Waltz jump back spin Variation: None Purpose: Start to prepare adding more rotation by landing your waltz jump in a backspin. This helps skaters work on feeling more organized in the air and landing over their axis side. Helps with these common mistakes: Not organized in air position, snaps slowly into air position, lack of control in axel attempt. Associated skating element: Axel Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise Equipment: No equipment
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