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To the new figure skating fan, the terms and names of the different jumps and moves can be confusing. This is especially true with the jumps that are performed by single and pairs skaters since they seem to ...Read More
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SoYouWanna know how professional figure skating is scored? There are two separate elements of the competition, each of which is given two separate scores: 1. The short program, lasting about 2 and a half ...Read More
SoYouWanna learn about toe jumps in figure skating? Toe jumps are when the skater uses the toe pick (the tiptoe of the skate) of one skate to vault up in the air. A single, double, triple or quadruple jump ...Read More
SoYouWanna learn about figure skating spins? There are three major factors that judges look for when evaluating spins: Speed. Speed and number of rotations go together since faster spinners can get more ...Read More
SoYouWanna learn about edge jumps in figure skating? Edge jumps - this is when the skater takes off from a specific edge of a skate without the benefit of help from the other skate. A toe pick push-off isn't ...Read More
SoYouWanna learn about figure skating competitions? 1. Non-qualifying competitions. These competitions happen throughout the year at rinks all over the country. They are called "non-qualifying" because winning ...Read More
If you plan to use a pair of figure skates for many years, whether it's to skate for recreation or professionally, you need to invest some effort and time into their care. This is not to say that you have to ...Read More
Behind every great figure skater is a good coach. Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned competitor, it's extremely important to find a coach whose personality, methods and goals mesh well with your ...Read More
