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- Aug 13, 2019
I am a beginner in figure skating and my coach always says that my single toe loop does not have enough height. I have watched many videos on Youtube but it seems that there are generally two types of jumping technique when taking off.
(Assuming counter-clockwise)
First one: right leg is bent when first up in the air, like an "h" shape and it feels a bit like a waltz jump.
Second one: right leg is straight after the left toe hitting the ice, and the legs are kept straight when up in the air.
I am confused about if both are correct and just different techniques. Will the 1st one easily develop into toe axel? Will both types be Ok to for double toe loop later? My toe loop is like the first case and I don't understand the mechanics of the second one. In the second case, do you press the right leg into the ice to straighten it and gain height?
I would be grateful if someone could teach me about this. Thanks a lot.
(Assuming counter-clockwise)
First one: right leg is bent when first up in the air, like an "h" shape and it feels a bit like a waltz jump.
Second one: right leg is straight after the left toe hitting the ice, and the legs are kept straight when up in the air.
I am confused about if both are correct and just different techniques. Will the 1st one easily develop into toe axel? Will both types be Ok to for double toe loop later? My toe loop is like the first case and I don't understand the mechanics of the second one. In the second case, do you press the right leg into the ice to straighten it and gain height?
I would be grateful if someone could teach me about this. Thanks a lot.