I am pretty sure that some of you can relate to this element like a ______ ______ if you ask me. Whether its the change foot spin or the back scratch!!! It is a very important matter - the back spin definitely is your loop and flip jump and the back scratch for sure is the element for your "Axel" rotation.
TIPS:
1. Its a spin, where the entry is from a forward inside 3 turn into an back outside edge (which ever side you spin on) vis versa.
2. once you execute your 3 turn, now you want to be tall & straight up in position like someone is pulling a string from your head
3. Then the "snap" moment: is when you make the first rotation on the skating foot with your free leg out and "snap" or pull in your body same time with your free leg onto a back outside.
4. When you spin the one rotation, you will feel a smooth quiet spin this is called "your sweet spot"
Pull in your free leg and squeeze down for your spin. If I missed something, please let me know.
What makes matters worse for me is that back in March had MRI and was diagnosed with a brain abnormality and by doctors orders have to limit the amount of spins I perform during practice sessions. I now I wear a headband with a protective cushion to avoid any brain injury - though its not that attractive - this will not stop me, however I am more cautious on the ice. Though I've my share of falls - now I practice my sit spins 3x, camel 3x and scratch spin 3-5x that's it!!! for the day just to safe.
So, ladies and gentlemen, word of the wise!! keep doing your back spins -don't stop just because you tested and passed. Make it a routine to at least do a few back spins during each practice.
Where there is thunder and lighting at the end
the sunshine always comes through...
the sunshine always comes through...
Yep, you missed me falling hard on my butt.
ReplyDeleteI've had my share of falls and some of them were head related. The last fall I had was pretty serious which landed me to get an MRI. I am glad that I've had fewer falls now, since I am a more confident skater. I tend to fall on my axels but that comes with the territory.
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haha I thought back is a nightmare only for me. I feel like it's impossible! I've landed some double jumps, I can do forward scratch, sit, camel and layback spin, but nooo back spin. It makes me feel disappointed.
ReplyDeleteSame here!! I landed my axel and everyone tells me how you did it - if you don't have your back scratch. I was a gymnast and that's what helped me. I am learning my camel spin and next is my back scratch I can do a few rev but not 9 yet.
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