Free Skating

Forward Camel to Sit Spin Workshop Lesson Plan
Description		Expectations	Exercises
Forward Camel change Sit Spin: The primary goal of this element is to display the ability to start from a forward outside curve, initiating a 3-Turn, hooking the edge to convert the forward momentum into rotation energy necessary to center the spin. A centered spin requires distributing body weight on one foot while in a camel (spiral) position. Skater must present an elegant body position with head held up. Focus: Speed into Spin Control Entry into Spin Centering Spin Complete a minimum of 3 Rotations in the camel and sit positions Control Spin Exit, without performing an upright fast scratch spin		The skater should be able to demonstrate they can push onto a forward outside edge and bend the skating knee to force the edge of the 3-Turn to hook. Head should not look down while preparing to enter spin. Hands should be at waist level with shoulders level. The free arm may stretch back matching the extension of free leg. The change of positions of the free leg and arms should not disturb the skater's ability to hook the edge and center the spin. Pre rotation of the upper body and free leg should not occur. The ability to sustain a controlled center after the hook should be observed. Head should not be lower than the waist while in the camel (spiral) position. The skater must achieve the full sit position with their seat lower than the skating knee. Advanced - Extra Credit Reward a skater who can perform forward crossovers and step onto the entry edge prior to performing the spin. Skaters should not build up speed and then slow down prior to initiating the spin. Reward a controlled one foot exit from spin.	Review position of a one footed glide on a deep inside curve with the skating knee bent. Review spirals. Introduce the concept of the free leg swinging wide to assist in creating a controlled hook. Introduce the idea of using a bent skating knee to help center the spin. Stress centering the spin in a camel (spiral) position with the free leg and arms extended and head up. Stress achieving the full sit position - seat below the skating knee and free leg fully extended. Emphasize the speed of the spin occurs with the initial snap into the camel spin. A second burst of speed occurs when changing from the camel into the sit position.