I have to admit that I am one of those who will say a million and one excuses not to try a jump or spin, but it all boils down to "what is the worst that can happen" *you fall* just have to get up and try it again. Its been in the back of my mind for a while now, and never built up the courage to try it....being that I skated at sectionals and did a combination 1/2 lutz/salcow/ballet jump, I said to myself "self" let's just give this lutz jump a try and go for it no matter how stupid or how bad the jump will look on video....this is the only way I'll get better and improve with positive criticism by my fellow skating peers.
In all truthfulness, I am my worst critic when it comes to skating but I always love to get criticism from my friends. I've gotten some positive input just from this video and I would love to share it with you.
Practice warm-up on ice:
- 1/2 lutz jump to single flip jump = a single lutz
- Power pulls (lutz): take off
- Back pivot from an forward inside edge: rotation take off
- Jump rotations on the ice: 1/2 and full (note: must land on toe pick for safety)
- Back spins = full rotation
- On the boards; foot crossed jumps and exit landing
- Off ice jump rotations and cross foot in front with landing position
Entry for the lutz hold the edge longer and keep left arm in front and right arm back. Jump up and bring arms in (pull-in arms) free leg in at the same time on a 1.2.3. motion.
I have a quote that I always say: "Fear Not But Fear Itself"
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