Hi. This forum has been my Holy Grail for all things ice skating!
Anyway, I have been bothered by my failing arms for quite some time now. When I am on the ice, I feel beautiful and like I'm flying; when I watch myself on the camera, I have no idea where the extra movements in my arms are coming from. For every quick turn or move that I make, it looks like a defillibrator has been applied to my chest - my arms make these quick jerks as if I am trying EXTREMELY hard not to fall. These jerky moves are exceptionally pronounced when I am turning (especially 3 turns!) or when I am setting up for a jump. I have no idea I am moving so much when I am skating, and how on earth these extra movements escape me. I think it is because I have been so focused on getting the footwork right that my arm twitches have been embedded into my subconscious. Because of this, I hate recording myself on camera when I skate.
Does anyone have the same problem?
For the record, my arms are not tired when I skate, and balance never seems to be an issue on the ice. I am an adult skater with about 2 years' ice experience. I can do all single jumps except Axel (not perfectly, but I can land them), as well as the basic spins. I can do most basic turns (3 turns, rockers, meh-counters). My edges and speed are fine for my current level and as a singles jumper. I think I have always been aware of my lack of awareness when it comes to my arms - I had thought that these tiny habits would go away after more practice and experience, but it has been a while and I fear that if I don't nip the problem in the bud, I will always play Mr Tickle on the ice.
Does anyone have any tips on what to do / how one should "feel" with the arms when skating? I try to "hug the circle" or "keep my arms out" when I skate - turns out I am a very violent hugger / scarecrow with 0 body awareness. My coach also thinks I have clotheshanger arms sometimes: straight arms and droopy hands at the wrists.
Any quick tips on how to look as graceful as I feel will be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!
Thank you so much.
Anyway, I have been bothered by my failing arms for quite some time now. When I am on the ice, I feel beautiful and like I'm flying; when I watch myself on the camera, I have no idea where the extra movements in my arms are coming from. For every quick turn or move that I make, it looks like a defillibrator has been applied to my chest - my arms make these quick jerks as if I am trying EXTREMELY hard not to fall. These jerky moves are exceptionally pronounced when I am turning (especially 3 turns!) or when I am setting up for a jump. I have no idea I am moving so much when I am skating, and how on earth these extra movements escape me. I think it is because I have been so focused on getting the footwork right that my arm twitches have been embedded into my subconscious. Because of this, I hate recording myself on camera when I skate.
Does anyone have the same problem?
For the record, my arms are not tired when I skate, and balance never seems to be an issue on the ice. I am an adult skater with about 2 years' ice experience. I can do all single jumps except Axel (not perfectly, but I can land them), as well as the basic spins. I can do most basic turns (3 turns, rockers, meh-counters). My edges and speed are fine for my current level and as a singles jumper. I think I have always been aware of my lack of awareness when it comes to my arms - I had thought that these tiny habits would go away after more practice and experience, but it has been a while and I fear that if I don't nip the problem in the bud, I will always play Mr Tickle on the ice.
Does anyone have any tips on what to do / how one should "feel" with the arms when skating? I try to "hug the circle" or "keep my arms out" when I skate - turns out I am a very violent hugger / scarecrow with 0 body awareness. My coach also thinks I have clotheshanger arms sometimes: straight arms and droopy hands at the wrists.
Any quick tips on how to look as graceful as I feel will be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!
Thank you so much.