Delayed rotation is not an advanced technique, it's a more difficult variation of the jump. But this tech is prone to under rotation when lacking height/distance, that's why most choose not to attempt a jump that way.
It is realy rude to say about Marin that she makes you vomit ... really we must have a little respect for her hard work ...
I wouldn't worry too much. Probably her coach will lose patience/interest (she gave her nice programs and packaging!) but I'm sure that many top Russian coaches would be eager to take her.Sorry. Cut me some slack, I slept for one hour.
Yeah... I looked at Polina's jumps again. The 3Lz is definitely hooked as is the 3T before the fall. Sigh... Also her delayed rotation isn't the same as before. It really is a little slower. I wonder if it was the injury or just nerves. Whatever the case, if she doesn't skate a lot better tomorrow, I worry for her future. We all know her fed has no patience for non-performers.
It is realy rude to say about Marin that she makes you vomit ... really we must have a little respect for her hard work ...
Who said something like that? YouTube commenters?
Just watched a select few replays and fully impressed as always with Eun Soo and Marin. For being so young, Eun Soo skates like a seasoned professional with such control, elegance and maturity. Just love watching her perform! Marin, this girl has the "IT FACTOR" and knows how to compete while doing so with such a personality and sophistication, just love her.
US ladies, well, the US is and always has been an athletic powerhouse (partly due to it's pool of athletes) so a top 10 at any and all international competitions is or should be expected. Sadly, many seem to be conditioned to accept a placement in the top 10 as a successful debut when Russia/Japan/Korea view anything other than podium as a failure. USFSA is thirsting for talent but these gals do not seem to be the answer. In this event, Amber was truly our only hope (and I say that loosely) for at least a top 5.
Alina is simply ridiculous, at 14 y.o. she is putting up scores and performances like no other. Not a fan of the Russian skaters (just to qualify, Russian athletes in general, for many reasons as I spent about 5 years in Russia and had some personal experiences), but to see Alina grow and continue to grow with sizable improvements year over year is remarkable. I love the catch and release system as it seems to really produce results, at least back-ended, short-term results that are repeatable.
So looking forward to the FS and hoping for a Gonzaga like finish to the season.
She should be way higher than 8, even if she is just skating junior lbr. She is far more refined than anyone in senior not named Mao Asada or Carolina Kostner.
2 + 3 = 8? Chemistry66? Thank goodness you aren't Math66.
And Marin can give me candy anytime. I'm sad people don't enjoy sweets. Maybe salty is your taste profile.
I think when talking about juniors we should choose words more carefully and some of the posts are just rude (((
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I never can stand Marin - that "princess" oversugaryness just makes me want to vomit, like Gracie a few years ago. Hope in seniors she will show more differse programs and interesting characters.
A Gonzaga finish for who? Alina?
(An aside, my daughter has chosen Gonzaga to win the NCAA tournament -- and when I say she chose (since she's 20 months old), I mean that i picked for her based on jersey colors and how cuddly the mascots were. I do not have Gonzaga going far in my bracket).
I think the U.S. Ladies did pretty well actually. No they're not at the top, but considering Starr's relative inexperience, she did a solid job and I think Bradie was lovely as well. Good luck to them and the lother ladies the FS.