How do you prepare yourself to be lifted or thrown as a Pairs Skater when you skate? - Page 2

FSWer · #26 02-17-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skittl1321

Good edges means that if you skate on a curve (leaning to either the inside or outside on one foot) you don't wobble at all, you are strong and steady. It's just a matter of practice and balance. First practice one foot on a "flat"- going straight. Once you can do that, then you practice leaning onto the edge- going in a curve.

I can't say much about getting height on jumps- mine barely leave the ice, but yes- you do need to be going fast into it, and not hesitate.

Ok,I always get a delay in between the time I skate my marching steps up t speed and the time I actually want to go into jump. How do I keep myself gliding and even fast enough to go into a jump without a stop?

Clarice · #27 02-17-2010, 07:06 PM

FSWer, I've never seen you skate, but from what you describe I don't think you're ready to be trying jumps yet. You are working on the Adult 1 skills, right? You have a lot of other things to learn yet before you get to jumping. Will you ever be able to take any more lessons?

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