Like last year.
I think even a stepout will make a difference in the upcoming nationals...
Like last year.
Honestly i would be okay if Wakaba withdraws from Rostelecom at this point, she does not look ready to compete. Even in her SP when she went clean you could see that she was not at her best. She should withdraw and get better and ready for Nats. If she does then give Yuna a second assignment please thank you
after these some competition can we say that the Japanese favorites are determined?
Definitely Satoko and Kaori.
Rika makes my palms sweat when she skates because you never know what will happen. She has the greatest potential of all, but lots of question marks with her still. When was the last time she skated two clean programs?
It will be whoever skates best at Nationals. We saw last year the Grand Prix season doesn't mean much at all. All the top girls are capable.Definitely Satoko and Kaori.
Rika makes my palms sweat when she skates because you never know what will happen. She has the greatest potential of all, but lots of question marks with her still. When was the last time she skated two clean programs?
It will be whoever skates best at Nationals. We saw last year the Grand Prix season doesn't mean much at all. All the top girls are capable.
Honestly i would be okay if Wakaba withdraws from Rostelecom at this point, she does not look ready to compete. Even in her SP when she went clean you could see that she was not at her best. She should withdraw and get better and ready for Nats. If she does then give Yuna a second assignment please thank you
Almost always true, but I'd bet they'd send Satoko still if even if she finished fourth. In my mind the competition for worlds is for the two non-Satoko spots. Remember when Nakano was nixed in favor Ando even tho Yukari was 3rd and Miki was 4th. For what its worth, Wakaba was also 4th and went to worlds.
I confess that I, too, I close my eyes during his performances lest she make a mistake but she has the time to grow up, she is already becoming a complete skater or she has progressed enormously at the level of the artistic , her team knows whish is good for her so I trust her. When is his next competition in two weeks?
Mako and Shoma's coach always has such an infectiously cheerful demeanor during the kiss and cry moments!
Mako is so overlooked that everyone is always surprised when she medals. The girl is consistent since in juniors. She has a better debut of senior career than every other current top Japanese lady so far.
Mako reminds me of Midori Ito.
I think the chances that Satoko will finish 4th or lower at Nationals are next to zero
True. And Kaori and Rika will have to deal with higher expectations and more pressure this year.I think the chances that Satoko will finish 4th or lower at Nationals are next to zero [emoji23]