Purpose: In this video, Signe introduces an off-ice waltz jump for figure skaters into distinct steps so that they can really practice good technique and muscle memory throughout the jump. Practicing jumps off ice is key for skaters to get consistently high quality jumps on the ice.
Focus: Basic technique, from scratch, waltz entrance, waltz entry, waltz take-off, waltz follow-through, upper body position, head position, arm position, free leg position.
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Beginner-Foundation: Off-ice clockwis...
Purpose: This video breaks down an off-ice waltz jump phases from entrance, entry, take-off, follow-through, air position and landing. This video both clockwise and counterclockwise for both lefty and righty skaters.
Focus: Basic technique, jump phases, waltz entrance, waltz entry, waltz take-o...
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Foundation: On ice frame position wal...
Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Axel walkthrough on the circle
Variation: Arms in checked or frame position over landing side
Purpose: This drill helps skaters who use their shoulders to initiate the rotation in an axel. By having the skaters keep their arms in a frame position, they have to...
