Axel in FS6

[Logan3]

Hello!

I have a question. Do you need to land the axel in order to get the FS6 badge? I am talking about the USFSA program. Thanks!

[Skittl1321]

Hello!

I have a question. Do you need to land the axel in order to get the FS6 badge? I am talking about the USFSA program. Thanks!

The basic skills coaches book I have says that the axel does not need to be landed but that a student should have an understanding of the mechanics and the ability to do a walk through of the axel.

[Clarice]

Jessi is correct. The axel doesn't have to be landed until the Juvenile free test. (Although, of course, skaters compete with axels well before that level.)