Free Skating

Flip Jump Workshop Lesson Plan
Description		Expectations	Exercises
Flip Jump: The primary goal of this element is to display the ability to start from a standing position and skate forward, perform an inside mohawk, and execute a full revolution flip jump from the back inside take-off. The skater must demonstrate the ability to transfer their weight to the landing foot while while in the air to achieve controlled body and free leg positions upon landing. Focus: Speed into Jump Take-off Control Height of Jump Completion of Rotation Landing Control Speed Exiting Jump Form and Style		An ability to sustain an inside edge into the mohawk should be observed. Smooth transitions from one foot to another in the mohawk requires changing weight while in a plié position (both knees are bent). Upper body position must not break forward at the waist. Head should not look down while tap foot is being inserted into ice. Hands should be at waist level with shoulders level. The free arm should stretch back matching the extension of the tap foot. The change of positions of the free leg and arms should not disturb the arc of the tracing while performing the mohawk. No pre rotation of the upper body should occur prior to tapping. The full rotation should be completed in the air prior to landing. The exit of the jump should be held on a sustained back outside edge with a strong checked position. The speed of the jump exit should not diminish from the take-off speed.	Review forward stroking Review inside mohawks. Review half flip jump.  Introduce the concept of a full rotation in the air, landing on the back outside edge of the tap foot.

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