Nick Perna discusses take-off direction. He explains that all jumps take off with the skater turning to forward before leaving the ice.
Grace Lee introduces herself and allows us to watch her skaters do their daily off-ice warm-up. This video is just the first portion of the first part of the overall warm-up. The warm-up consists of 3 parts which take between 50 and 60 minutes to complete.
Nick Perna continues his discussion of the lutz jump. In this video he discusses entry options and what to look for when using one of the various setups
Sheila demonstrates a stretching method she learned from Janet Champion to improve spiral positions. An assistant (in this case the coach) helps the skater during this stretch.
Sheila demonstrates how to use a harness for double axel. She also gives a few tips regarding the double axel and she talks briefly about the skid/no-skid on take-off issue.
Nick Perna continues his development of the lutz jump and talks at length about how to correct a flutz problem. You've got to see this video to understand Nick's views on the "reach back" that gets so much attention.
Nick Perna explains how he teaches a lutz jump to avoid the dreaded flutz problem. As you'll see in the video, Nick is very passionate about the lutz coming off a back outside edge.
Michelle Leigh discusses some general jump principles she uses with her skaters. This discussion continues her thoughts on head placement and movement. She then moves to a more thorough discussion of shoulder and hip movements, take-off direction, and air position.
Sheila Thelen discusses more ceiling harness safety issues. Then she demonstrates common jump setups for use with a ceiling harness.
Sheila Thelen shares important basics and safety tips when using an overhead harness system. She also offers tips for getting skaters in and out. Sheila used to own a harness company so she knows a thing or two about it. Harness… Continue reading
Michelle Leigh discusses head position in jumps. This topic is very well understood by a small group of top coaches. After all, a very high percentage of top skaters
Audrey Weisiger describes a series of fundamental drills she uses to develop her skaters' air positions as well as their take-off and landing skills. To begin the drills she has her skater put on an ankle buzzer to ensure ankle contact during the drills. These drills have become fairly famous. You'll notice Audrey's reference to "h-position" and "D-position."
Audrey Weisiger discusses the double toe loop issue known as the toe axel. She describes and shows it in detail and then provides 2 important drills that can help a skater eliminate the problem.