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How to prep your skater for fresh program content?
When a skater develops new technical skills, how do they effectively integrate these skills into their program? One approach is for the skat
Preparation is Key to Success!
Mistake in jumps: Poor Preparation What’s the Problem? Preparation is the foundation of every jump. Incorrect posture, blade positioning,...
Jump Higher with Core Strength
Mistake in jumps: Lack of Physical Ability What’s the Problem? Even with perfect rhythm and preparation, jumps can fall short if a skater...
Fix Rhythm, Fix Your Jumps
Rhythm in figure skating jumps is about timing—making each movement flow seamlessly into the next.
Mastering the Axel: Key Steps
Key techniques for mastering the Axel, including posture, edge control, and arm positioning, focusing on muscle efficiency and body alignmen
The Four Basics in Figure Skating
Every spin and jump in figure skating begins with strong basics, the foundation for every skater.
Mastering the Entry: Perfect Jump Preparation for Maximum Height and Rotation
A spectacular jump doesn’t happen by chance—it starts with a well-executed entry. The correct entry sets up height, rotation, and...
Body alignment and Rhythm are linked: Flutz
Body alignment plays a key role in maintaining rhythm during a jump. When a skater's alignment is off, they often compensate by shifting...
Extra info about the Lutz
How to avoid doing a Flutz, a Lutz with a wrong edge ( Inside). One of the first things to fix is the steps taken during preparation. Are...
Toe Pick with Full Blade Assist: Understanding Its Impact on Jumps
Using the toe pick with full blade assist can affect jump performance, often resulting in 10–15% lower and smaller jumps. This data comes...
What Makes the Quad Lutz So Extraordinary?
Have you ever wondered what makes the quad lutz one of the most thrilling jumps in figure skating? It’s not just about the height or the...
Warm up on the ice and off-ice
We all know warm-ups are a chore. They can feel tedious, time-consuming, and just plain boring. Traditionally, they involve mobilization...
Amber Glenn's Triple Axel: Breaking Down the Key to Success
Amber Glenn’s success with the triple axel—a rare and challenging jump in figure skating—has fascinated fans and experts alike.
Keep Mao Shimada Safe: Must-Know Boot Tips!
Mao Shimada’s brilliance on the ice is nothing short of inspiring. As one of Japan’s rising stars in figure skating, her breathtaking...
Footwork=Good work
The Foundation of Excellence: Why Foot Care Matters for Figure Skaters As a jumps coach, I’ve learned that many issues skaters...
Turn Frustration into Success with These Jump Fixes!
Helping figure skaters improve their jumps can feel like solving a delightful puzzle with plenty of pieces to explore! Working with a...
Landing position: development and exercises
First ( from the right), ice contact; the skater lands on her drag pick, then the rocker of the blade. It comes to the force absorption...
Skyrocket Precision with These Loop Jump Insights!
Reacting to the last Instagram post from fsphysics , it’s based on a Computer vision technology, available in some competitions and...
Test your Flexibility
Testing the flexibility of a skater is essential because flexibility is the foundation of many figure skating moves! It directly impacts...
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