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Figure Skating Terms/Spins

Spins come in two basic types, forwards and backwards. Forward CCW spins use a LBI spinning edge while a backwards CCW spin is on a RBO edge. The first thing you want to look for is the direction of the spin (some folks spin and jump CW instead of CCW) followed by which foot is in contact with the ice. Body position is the next indicator of the type of spin performed. Following are some basic spin positions:

.AVI file of Paul Wylie performing an upright spin. 850KB, LEFT-click and enter user name "skate" with password "12345" to download.

.AVI file of Nicole Bobek performing a layback spin. 2.4MB, LEFT-click and enter user name "skate" with password "12345" to download.

.AVI file of Todd Eldredge performing a combination spin which includes a camel, sit, change foot, and final upright blur backspin. 882KB, LEFT-click and enter user name "skate" with password "12345" to download.

.AVI file of Elvis Stojko performing multiple butterflies. 2.1MB, LEFT-click and enter user name "skate" with password "12345" to download.



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