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Helping figure skaters improve their jumps can feel like solving a delightful puzzle with plenty of pieces to explore! Working with a...

First ( from the right), ice contact; the skater lands on her drag pick, then the rocker of the blade. It comes to the force absorption...

Reacting to the last Instagram post from fsphysics , it’s based on a Computer vision technology, available in some competitions and...

Testing the flexibility of a skater is essential because flexibility is the foundation of many figure skating moves! It directly impacts...

Here is an essential routine. It can be done during the Warm-up or the Stretching time ( after the training)  Once the mobility is...

The hips are central in figure skating and critical in movement initiation, control, and execution. They are integral to a skater’s...

Regarding the steps taken during the preparation, the toe loop has more angular momentum than the flip. It is one of the reasons it's...

Looking at the results and the performance of the FS Women makes me think and question myself. All skaters cited are here to illustrate a...

Have you ever wondered what separates a triple jump from the elusive quad in figure skating? Alina Gorbacheva, fresh off her stunning...

Precision in Sports refers to the athlete's ability to execute a skill or movement accurately, consistently, and under various...

This explanation of the mechanics behind a double-, triple-, and quad-toe jump is spot on! It breaks down into the critical factors of...

Here 4 exercises in a specific jump situation. Before doing these exercises, it's important to develop mobility and stability first....

Definition Torque is the twisting force that makes something rotate. It depends on how hard you push and how far from the pivot you apply...

In Chapter 2 of my Figure Skating Jumps Techniques ebook , I delve into the fascinating world of jumps and their technical underpinnings....

In this video, we display 5 exercises to develop the speed and strength of the upper body rotation. There are two things to remember....

In this video, I explain each jump entry that uses a turn ( Salchow, Toe-loop, and Flip). Turns for jumps differ from turns executed in...

Learning to speak the language of shapes and shape-shifting will make you a more effective coach and help your athletes reach their full pot

Stability forms the foundation for any high-level sports movement as a crucial precursor to generating powerful, controlled, and...

The Twizzle is a fundamental figure skating skill often used to create flow, rhythm, and complexity in routines. It involves continuous...

How a skater prepares from a backward glide into a forward takeoff is crucial for executing an Axel—whether a single, double, or the...