Sit Spin:
The primary goal of this element is to display the ability to start
from a forward outside curve and and hooking the edge to convert the
forward momentum into the rotation energy necessary to center the spin.
A centered spin requires
distributing body weight on one foot while
in a sitting position.
Skater must present an elegant
body position with head held up.
Focus:
- Complete a minimum of
3
Rotations in Position
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- The skater should be able to demonstrate they can push onto
a forward outside edge and bend the skating knee to force the edge to
hook.
- Head should not look down while preparing to enter spin.
- Hands should stretch towards the free leg with shoulders
level. The skating knee should be bent to create a sitting position.
- The the foot of the free leg should be turned so the
outside of the boot is parallel to the ice. The toe should not be pointing up in the
air.
- 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.
- No pre rotation of the upper body should occur.
- The ability to sustain a controlled center after the hook
should be observed.
- Upper body position may slightly lean forward, but the head
should be up and the body should not be in a contorted position. The skater must be in a full
sitting position. A partial sitting position is not acceptable.
- The skater should not start in an upright position and then
assume the sit position. This is a more advance spin with a change of
position.
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- Review position of a one footed glide on a deep curve with
the skating knee bent.
- 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 with the free leg and arms
extended while holding head up.
- Emphasize that the speed of the spin starts with the wide
swing of the free leg on the hook.
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