Skating from today, finally some video from an actual rink. I'm testing intermediate MIF in two days, so i took it kinda easy. Axels were pretty good, I still have a hard time getting that last 1/4 turn, but my position in the air is getting a little better. I haven't worked on 2sals in a while, but decided to give them a try, and was pleasantly surprised. I just need to pull in to get the rest of the rotation. Spins were pretty good. Comments/tips are much appreciated, especially on the jumps.
Sorry if I'm re-posting a similar comment--the first doesn't seem to be showing up.
For double sal, you really don't want to turn your foot/leg out while kicking through because it will become very difficult to pull in over the correct side of your body. Instead, you should be slightly turned in at the free hip as you kick through, as if that foot were on an inside edge too (does that make any sesne? I'll try to explain more clearly if it doesn).
Keep up the great work! Good luck on your test!
ibreakhearts66 3 years ago
you've got great height on your jumps! Nice spins too :)
However, I do have a few comments about the axels/double sals. I think the you are having a hard time with the rotation because of how you kick through. On both the axel and double sal, your foot is flexed and you are kicking through with your arch. On the axel, you should aim to kick through with the foot pointed and the free leg facing the direction of travel, not into the circle....
ibreakhearts66 3 years ago
Your skating is really good ! You'ree fluid and gracious, you've got balance...
StellaVanderqqch 3 years ago