Changing the Way
We see Figure Skating

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).

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...

Have you ever watched a skater glide across the ice, their movements so smooth and graceful that they defy gravity? That “effortless”...

What are shapes? Shapes are postures, poses, and positions that enable the athlete to effectively produce and reduce force in the desired...

Here is an example of a daily rotation routine you could do before or after the ice training. Each exercise should be repeated five times...

Have you ever wondered what makes a triple axel more challenging than a double? Japanese skater Ami Nakai performed a double and a triple...

Energy conservation in sports is all about using your energy efficiently—so none of it goes to waste! Imagine your body is like a...

When you hear the word optimize, does your mind immediately jump to tactics and efficiency like mine? I think about those little hacks,...

When we watch figure skaters soaring through the air, performing breathtaking jumps and spins, it's easy to marvel at the grace and...

Prerequisite before to work a loop step: Cross-overs Yes, the direction of the free leg is similar to the loop. Cross-roll First, the...

In figure skating, the idea of accumulation is like how little things can snowball throughout a performance, impacting everything from...

Mastering the basics of figure skating is essential for every skater aiming to progress. While catching up in advanced jumps and spins is...

Young figure skaters often focus intensely on the sport from an early age. Still, there’s a growing recognition of the value that...

Balancing on the ice requires a finely tuned coordination of three sensory inputs: visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive. Each sense is...