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Struggling with inconsistent jumps? Whether you’re a skater, coach, or parent, understanding the key factors—rhythm, preparation, and physic

Advanced analysis of the quad toe executed by Adelia Petrosyan in the Free Skating at the Russian Grand Prix Final 2025

Alina Gorbacheva’s jumps reveal a key skating flaw—master technique first, then artistry follows. Are you optimizing your performance?

A Short Analysis of Alina Gorbacheva Russian GP Final

Before It’s Too Late Adjusting jump technique isn’t about changing how to jump—it’s about optimizing movements to prevent future...

Following up on my last Instagram reel, I’ve uploaded the video to Dartfish, where you can watch it in slow motion and frame by frame. Notice how a skater uses the same single, double, triple, and even quad jump technique. The details matter—even in a single jump. Mastering the basics prepares us for the future.

Watch Anastasiia Gubanova’s triple lutz evolve from 2017 to 2025! Explore how her technique, body axis, and weight transfer have transformed

Coaching jumps isn’t just about the move—it’s about mechanics, technique, and adapting to each skater’s unique style for best results.

Analyzing Triple Lutz Errors: ISU European Championship 2025 Women's Short Program

Master jumps with perfect alignment, rhythm & direction for precision & power. Unlock the secrets to seamless execution!

When a skater develops new technical skills, how do they effectively integrate these skills into their program? One approach is for the skat

Mistake in jumps: Poor Preparation What’s the Problem? Preparation is the foundation of every jump. Incorrect posture, blade positioning,...

Mistake in jumps: Lack of Physical Ability What’s the Problem? Even with perfect rhythm and preparation, jumps can fall short if a skater...

Rhythm in figure skating jumps is about timing—making each movement flow seamlessly into the next.

Key techniques for mastering the Axel, including posture, edge control, and arm positioning, focusing on muscle efficiency and body alignmen

Every spin and jump in figure skating begins with strong basics, the foundation for every skater.

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 plays a key role in maintaining rhythm during a jump. When a skater's alignment is off, they often compensate by shifting their upper body, which causes them to start the rotation too early.

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 the steps performed correctly? Does the skater respect the edges? That's the kind of question I'm looking for. The skater must be on his outside back edge, with a body axis leaned into the curve.

Using the toe pick with full blade assist can affect jump performance, often resulting in 10–15% lower and smaller jumps. This data comes...