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Subject: AXELS
Date: 2/15/2004
Submitted by: T.G
PSA Ratings:
N / A
"In response to the axel gaining height.... I would have the
skater do back-to-back axels. See how many they can do in a row type of game.
This will force the skater to develop power when she is entering the jump. By
the third or forth axel they will really have to work on the take off .
Afterwards, remind them of the muscles they were using and to try to apply that
on an axel when being done by itself. This exercise usually takes a few weeks
to work, but with patience, power will develop and it will result in more
height."
Subject: AXELS
Date:
2/03/2004
Submitted by: Valerie
PSA Ratings: N /
A
"My advice is to work back spin and walking over to the backspin. The
student can work on the jump at home by jumping up and turning back on stair
step. Pay close attention to the free leg and have them practice swinging free
leg in and up. Good for those with inverted hip lines. Happy axels!"
Subject: AXELS
Date: 1/29/2004
Submitted
by: Katie
PSA Ratings: N / A
"Although I am not a coach,
I am a figure skater who figured out how to do a proper axle about a year ago
with the help of my coach. Her tips were 'kick up,' 'don't stop with top pick
before takeoff,' 'stand straight,' 'transfer weight in the air,' and 'keep your
right arm and whole right side up.' All these tips can be used for my doubles
too. I just thought I'd share the tips I've learned. Good luck and happy
skating!"
Subject: AXELS
Date:
12/20/2003
Submitted by: Sylvie Kademian
Rink: Kettering
Ice Arena
PSA Ratings: N / A
"Have your student try the jump
from a stand still. That way he/she has no forward momentum to help complete
the rotation. From a stand still, the only way the student will get the
rotation is to jump 'up' instead of 'out.' Once the student can confidently do
it from a stand still, move to an entrance from a forward outside edge. Then do
an entrance from crossovers. HOPE THIS HELPS."
Subject: AXELS
Date: 3/20/2002
Submitted
by: Angela (pjmang@charter.net)
PSA Ratings: N /
A
"[Response to Patti Brown] Hi Patti, I have a student that tends to
get more ice coverage on this jump than height. Unfortunately, this jump is so
intimidating. I would work on making sure that when the skater is making the
transition from the gliding foot to the take off foot they do not fall to an
inside edge (outside edge to outside edge), they keep their chest and chin up
the whole time (if they look down, that's where they will stay!), and the free
leg and arms work together. And as their weight transfers in the air, an
example I use is: it's like a fireman sliding down the pole. Anyway, I hope
this helps."
Subject: AXELS
Date:
12/15/2001
Submitted by: Chris Mattern, Starcenter, Dallas
PSA Ratings: N / A
"[Response to Patti Brown]. I had a student
with the same problem I found I needed to put a little skid in her take off.
That makes her go up instead of out it also initiates the rotation. Not a big
skid just about 2-3 inches right at the end of her take off. Also on the back
edge have her lean into the circle and make sure she's not lunging forward when
she steps in. I hope this helps and good luck!"
Subject: AXELS
Date: 5/7/2001
Submitted
by: Marta Nilsen, Lexington Ice & Recreation
PSA Ratings:
MM, CFS,CG,CCS,CD
"I like to start my students working on waltz jumps
into backspins a month or two before I plan to start on the axel. This way they
are practicing the actions and gaining muscle memory before we really start
working on it. I think this adds to their confidence when they actually attempt
the axel for the first few times."
Subject:
AXELS
Date: 5/5/2001
Submitted by: Patti Brown, Centennial
Ice Arena Highland Park
PSA Ratings:
"I am glad that this
topic is here because I am having a devil of a time with a student and her
axel. My biggest problem with her is that she has no lift in the jump but great
ice coverage and she does not get the concept of attacking the jump. We have
done waltz-loop, waltz back scratch, double bunny hops. I have had her jump
towards the boards so she has to lift in the jump otherwise she hits the
boards." |
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