Figure Skating – Off-Ice Jumps

  • Off-Ice Loop and Double Loop – Part 2 (Mirai Nagasu)

    Olympic Team medalist and coach Mirai Nagasu continues an off-ice seminar jump class focusing on the loop and double loop. In Part 1 she discussed alignment over the axis side and taught a hopping and rotating exercise to develop position and rotational control. In this video Mirai begins by reviewing alignment and setup details as… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Loop and Double Loop – Part 1 (Mirai Nagasu)

    Olympic Team medalist and coach Mirai Nagasu teaches an off-ice seminar jump class focusing on the loop and double loop. She starts by observing the class attempting off-ice double loops and then shows the class a video of a triple loop by Japanese skater Kaori Sakamoto. She points out how Kaori uses a rolling three… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Warmup – Part 3: Jumps (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach Kate Charbonneau continues a series of videos explaining and demonstrating how skaters can and should warm up off the ice for an upcoming on-ice session. (See part 1 here and see part 2 here.) This video focuses off-ice jumps as the latter part of the warm-up. Kate begins by explaining her overall approach, with… …Continue reading →

  • Arms Up Over the Head for Jumps (Jeremy Allen)

    International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen teaches and demonstrates how to jump with the arms up over the head. This is a follow-up and clarification video to Jeremy’s very first video on iCoachSkating which you should also watch to see a skater demonstrating the technique. Jeremy teaches skaters to grab the axis wrist with… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Seminar Class – Part 7 Pirouette (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues an off-ice jump class for skaters at a seminar. In Part 1 Chris taught some basic walking and skipping drills which served both as a warm-up and as an introduction to fundamental movements. In Part 2 Chris worked on the basic concepts of small stationary and non-rotating off-ice… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Seminar Class – Part 6 Jump Landings (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues an off-ice jump class for skaters at a seminar. In Part 1 Chris taught some basic walking and skipping drills which served both as a warm-up and as an introduction to fundamental movements. In Part 2 Chris worked on the basic concepts of small stationary and non-rotating off-ice… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Seminar Class – Part 5 Jump Landings (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues an off-ice jump class for skaters at a seminar. In Part 1 Chris taught some basic walking and skipping drills which served both as a warm-up and as an introduction to fundamental movements. In Part 2 Chris worked on the basic concepts of small stationary and non-rotating off-ice… …Continue reading →

  • Axel Insights and Drills – Part 5 (Jeremy Allen)

    International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues a multi-part series on the axel, with an emphasis on the importance of edge pressure and how to generate it. In Part 1 he discussed the take-off and the need for edge pressure, and he showed a number of exercises to help a skater generate this edge… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Seminar Class – Part 4 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues an off-ice jump class for skaters at a seminar. In Part 1 Chris taught some basic walking and skipping drills which served both as a warm-up and as an introduction to fundamental movements. In Part 2 Chris worked on the basic concepts of small stationary and non-rotating off-ice… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Seminar Class – Part 3 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues an off-ice jump class for skaters at a seminar. In Part 1 Chris taught some basic walking and skipping drills which served both as a warm-up and as an introduction to fundamental movements. In Part 2 Chris worked on the basic concepts of small stationary and non-rotating off-ice… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Seminar Class – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues an off-ice jump class for skaters at a seminar. In Part 1 Chris taught some basic walking and skipping drills which served both as a warm-up and as an introduction to fundamental movements. In this video, the focus is on the basic concepts of small stationary and non-rotating… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Seminar Class – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte teaches and off-ice jump class for skaters at a seminar. He begins with a series of moving exercises to warm up the skaters, and this process also allows him to see their natural tendencies and issues. The first exercise is simply race walking, or walking as fast as… …Continue reading →

  • Jumping Fundamentals – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues a presentation on the fundamentals of good jumping and good jump technique. In Part 1 he discussed the idea of less complicated movements and he introduced the “sideways moment” concept. In this video, Chris begins by teaching a basic two-foot off-ice jump with both hands on the… …Continue reading →

  • How The Body Jumps (Karen Olson)

    In this video, Karen Olson discusses the importance of the entire kinetic chain of joint and muscle usage for powerful jumping. As she notes, it is common, especially for lower level skaters, to struggle with properly engaging the glutes and hips. She begins off-the ice by demonstrating and discussing how we stand up from a… …Continue reading →

  • Head Position and Control on Jumps (Michelle Leigh)

    World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh talks about head control on jump take-offs. As she notes, it seems that head anchoring is ideal, where the head remains fixed with respect to the rink and the whole body turns under it as the skater pivots up and into the jump take-off. She says, “It certainly adds… …Continue reading →

  • Importance of Off-Ice Warm-Up and Cool Down (Michelle Leigh)

    World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh discusses the importance and need for setting aside time in a skater’s schedule for a proper off-ice warm-up prior to practice sessions and proper cool downs after practice sessions. Warming up the body and muscles off-the ice is typically more effective and more efficient than warming up on the… …Continue reading →

  • General Thoughts on Off-Ice Training (Michelle Leigh)

    World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh talks about the various aspects of off-ice training, sharing her insights and preferences. Michelle begins by noting, “First of all, I think it’s very, very important that you start off-ice training at a very young age.” It is important that it’s fun, so skaters learn to love exercises that… …Continue reading →

  • Double and Triple Flip Jump Prints and Theory (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues his series of videos discussing and explaining the prints left on the ice for various jumps. In this video he discusses the double and triple flip jump print. Other videos in this series: Axel Prints Part 1 Axel Prints Part 2 Salchow Prints Part 1 Salchow Prints… …Continue reading →

  • Split Jumps – Basics and Variations (Amy Brolsma)

    Coach Amy Brolsma explains how she teaches split jumps. This includes the standard split jump, the Russian split jump, the stag jump, the double stag jump, and the tuck jump. Amy notes that skaters can begin learning split jumps as soon as they know how to do a half flip. The most common entrance for… …Continue reading →

  • Strength and Conditioning – Making a Plan, Part 3 (Matthew Blair Davis)

    Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Matthew Blair Davis continues his presentation on the fundamentals of creating an off-ice training program for skaters. In Part 1, Matthew shared his background and talked at length about strengthening a skater’s core to improve stability and power. In Part 2, he discussed balance and strength, and the need for… …Continue reading →

  • Air Balance vs. Ground Balance (Sheila Thelen)

    Figure skating specialist coach Sheila Thelen offers insights about training with a stationary off-ice harness. Sheila has the skater demonstrate rotation in d-position, starfish position, and some “fast axels.” Notice the level of mastery this skater demonstrates regarding axis and rotation, after about 3 years of training. Even while swinging, the skater maintains axis and… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Lutz Exercises – Part 2 (Robert Tebby)

    World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby finishes his discussion and demonstration of off-ice lutz training exercises. In Part 1 he noted the importance of mastering the “left” outside edge (lutz and axel take-offs) and shared 2 foundational off-ice jump exercises.  In this video Robert offers another exercise, this time a lutz-specific drill. The exercise is… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Lutz Exercises – Part 1 (Robert Tebby)

    In this 2-part series, World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby shares some excellent off-ice lutz exercises. He begins by noting that the two most valuable jumps take off from the left outside edge (for CCW jumpers), the axel (forward, edge) and the lutz (backward, toe assist). The first exercise starts standing on two feet with… …Continue reading →

  • Similarity of Skating Jumps to the Golf Swing – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    International coach Chris Conte continues his discussion of his “infamous golf swing video” and describes how the golf swing is similar to figure skating jumps. In Part 1, Chris gave the history of the video and concept, and compared a golf swing to a triple toe loop. In this video, Chris compares a golf swing… …Continue reading →

  • Similarity of Skating Jumps to the Golf Swing – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    International coach Chris Conte walks us through the history of the “infamous golf swing video” and describes how the golf swing is similar to figure skating jumps. Obviously both sports rely on rotational energy and power, and Chris discovered some very interesting similarities well over a decade ago. Chris has been sharing this video at… …Continue reading →

  • Issues With Returning to the Ice After Pandemic – Part 1 (Matthew Blair Davis)

    Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Matthew Blair Davis gives a presentation specifically for iCoachSkating subscribers highlighting issues that skaters and coaches may face after this long period of time off the ice, particularly for those skaters who have been doing significant off-ice training. Skaters (and their bodies) were used to training in certain ways, and… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 10 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Jump Training: Warm-Up – Part 5 (Chris Conte)

    International coach Chris Conte continues a comprehensive discussion and demonstration of his approach to remote off-ice teaching during the coronavirus lockdown. This series is a continuation of the previous 3 part discussion with Chris and International head coach Lorie Charbonneau regarding ramping up an off-ice program during the isolation period, with more emphasis on the… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 9 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Jump Training: Warm-Up – Part 4 (Chris Conte)

    International coach Chris Conte continues a comprehensive discussion and demonstration of his approach to remote off-ice teaching during the coronavirus lockdown. This series is a continuation of the previous 3 part discussion with Chris and International head coach Lorie Charbonneau regarding ramping up an off-ice program during the isolation period, with more emphasis on the… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 8 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 7 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Training During Pandemic – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    International coach Chris Conte continues a comprehensive discussion of his approach to remote off-ice teaching during the coronavirus lockdown. This series is a continuation of the previous 3 part discussion with Chris and International head coach Lorie Charbonneau regarding ramping up an off-ice program during the isolation period, with more emphasis on the technical details.… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 6 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Jump Rope for Warm-Up and Cardio (Tugba Karademir)

    Guest International coach Tugba Karademir shares a great rope jumping routine to be used as part of a warm-up or cardio workout. Tugba coaches at the Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, ON Canada and is a former International medalist and Olympic competitor. The routine starts with 10 single jumps on two feet and then… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Training During Pandemic – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    International coach Chris Conte begins a comprehensive discussion of his approach to remote off-ice teaching during the coronavirus lockdown. This is a continuation of the previous 3 part discussion with Chris and International head coach Lorie Charbonneau regarding ramping up an off-ice program during the isolation period, with more emphasis on the technical details. Chris… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 5 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Axel and Double Axel (Robert Tebby)

    World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby explains how to correctly perform off-ice axels and off-ice double axels. This video was provided by Robert during the coronavirus pandemic, and it offers lots of examples and insights about this important skill. The first skater gives a nice explanation of the walkthrough she uses. Notice the landing, and… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 4 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Pandemic Insights for Coaches Interview – Part 2 (Michelle Leigh)

    In this video series, iCoachSkating founder Trevor Laak interviews World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh regarding her thoughts and recommendations during the coronavirus lockdown. Michelle works with competitive skaters at many levels, and her ideas and approaches to a variety of issues may help many coaches during this challenging time. Check out all the videos… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 3 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Running a Remote Off-Ice Program – Part 2 (Lorie Charbonneau)

    This is Part 2 of iCoachSkating founder Trevor Laak’s interview with International coach Lorie Charbonneau about the remote off-ice program she has set up for her skaters and coaches during the coronavirus lockdown. International coach Chris Conte who is part of Lorie’s team also offers insights during this chat. Proactive coaches like Lorie and Chris… …Continue reading →

  • Running a Remote Off-Ice Program – Part 1 (Lorie Charbonneau)

    In this video, iCoachSkating founder Trevor Laak interviews International coach Lorie Charbonneau about the remote off-ice program she has set up for her skaters and coaches during the coronavirus lockdown. International coach Chris Conte who is part of Lorie’s team also offers insights during this chat. Proactive coaches like Lorie and Chris are actively engaging… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 2 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In Part 1, Nick had the skater warming up with a jump rope. In… …Continue reading →

  • Remote Off-Ice Video Jump Lesson – Part 1 (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna walks us through a remote off-ice video jump lesson. We can’t hear what Nick is saying to his skater, but he talks over the entire lesson with detailed information about what is going on. In this first video, Nick has the skater warm up by jumping rope on… …Continue reading →

  • Stationary Off-Ice Harness for Jump Training – Part 6 (Sheila Thelen)

    Figure skating specialist coach Sheila Thelen continues her series on using a stationary off-ice harness for air position and rotation training for figure skating jumps. In Part 1, Sheila discussed basic setup and safety issues. In Part 2, Sheila explained how to use the harness and some of the technical details for improving a skater’s… …Continue reading →

  • Jump Landings – Theory and Drills, Part 3 (Jeremy Allen)

    International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues his description and demonstration of what actually happens on a jump landing. In Part 1 he provided a detailed analysis of double, triple, and quad jump landings. In Part 2 he provided more information and drills, particularly on how the free leg moves. In this video, Jeremy… …Continue reading →

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