World and Olympic coach Tom Zakrajsek continues his presentation on “backspin double loop” jump exercises. In Part 1 he introduced the exercise and explained it in detail, and he also showed some advanced variations. In this video Tom shares two more variations of the exercise that are particularly appropriate in the developmental process.
He begins by having his Juvenile level demonstrator perform the basic exercise. He then explains two additional variations to work on the “impact moment” or what Tom calls the “landing position.” He calls these variations “backspin double loop trap #1” and “backspin double loop trap #2.” He demonstrates both and explains why they are useful. “Trap #1” is very similar to a hoop landing with the hands pulled toward the axis side and the purpose of this exercise is to ensure head control and maintain alignment at the critical impact moment. For “trap #2” the right hand is placed in a position to stop the left arm from flying open while the free leg presses back. Tom explains that this addresses the very common error of allowing the arms to fly open instead of using lower body quickness to properly exit the jump. He says, “It really helps them understand the power that the free leg has to check out with.”
Tom has the skater demonstration “backspin double loop trap #1” which the skater performs very well. This requires good balance and alignment over the axis side. The skater struggles a bit with “backspin double loop trap #2” and Tom wants a stronger upper body position. It takes a couple tries, but the skater gets a good one to end the video.
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