what is the difference between figure skating jumps???
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Almost every budding figure skater I’ve encountered doesn’t want to spend their time learning swivels, crossovers or turns. They want to jump! Who can blame them? Jumping makes you feel like an accomplished figure skater. The first jump learned by every figure skater is the most basic of them all, the waltz jump. Even in its simplicity, this half rotation jump can be a beautiful jump to watch and master and is often used as the cornerstone for mastering the most difficult of jumps, the axel.\nIn order for a jump to be successful, it has been said the most important aspect is the time spent on the ice two to three seconds before take-off. The waltz jump and axel are the only two jumps where the skater leaves the ice in a forward position. \n\n\nA waltz jump begins with a long glide on a right back outside edge (any edge stuff in website?). The right knee should be slightly bent, or soft, and the hips level. The left leg is pointed straight out behind the skating leg allowing the skater to keep their hips level to the ice. The skater then draws their left skate in behind the heel of the skating leg and steps forward onto a left forward outside edge. Leading with the left shoulder, the skater kicks the right leg up and through to begin the lift in the air. Because this is only a half rotation jump, the arms should be held away from the body. If the arms are held tight and close to the body, it will initiate more of a rotation in the air than necessary. In the air, the skater must transfer their weight from the left leg over to the right hip in preparation for landing. As with all jumps, the skater lands on a right back outside edge, knee soft, left leg extended, arms out, and chin high held proudly high.\nThe good news about the waltz jump is there is not much that can go wrong. If you want to ensure learning the axel is as painless as possible, it’s worth learning and executing the waltz jump correctly. There are several post jump analyses the skater can do to ensure the jump has been executed correctly. First, as with all jumps, spins and edge work, analyze the tracing made by the skating blade. Specific to the waltz jump, the right back outside edge, left forward outside edge and right back outside landing edge should form a continuous arc on the ice, interrupted only by the change in feet from back to front and the distance covered in the jump from take off to landing.\n\nAdditionally, the skater knows they are doing the jump correctly when they feel like they are floating suspended in the air, landing squarely and solidly over the right hip. Landing cleanly on a right back outside edge should allow the skater to maintain their speed and provide flow out of the jump.\n\nWhile gliding on a right back outside edge, the upper body should not be forced around by the edge. If this happens, there will be a tendency to pull your left side back and swing the right leg around the body instead of driving it up and through. Both arms need to drive forward and up, acting as a counter to the forces trying to make you pivot around the left leg.\n\nGreat jumpers are not great skaters. Conversely, sound stroking, footwork and spins all aid in a creating a great jumper. Excellent edge quality is essential for jump set ups and landings. Likewise, spinning is vital in achieving perfect vertical air position as well as tight rotations. In jumping, the skater must use their basic skills as a strong foundation for an impeccable jump. Breaking any jump down into small pieces using the skating technique they already possess will allow the skater to learn specific jumps properly and successfully.
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its more aerodynamic. it makes jumping smoother and easier. no lose clothing getting in the way. plus they have to dive so it helps them not get to many bruises. i was on the v ball so i know lol.
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Skateboarding will definately help your overall balance and ability to orient your body. For example skateboarding goofy foot on my street really helped me out when I was learning to ride switch on the mountain. It was a good way to practice the whole riding with my left foot forward thing. This is because you are using a lot of the same muscles. \n\nPlus many of the grabs and tricks in snowboarding were originally derived from skate tricks so you will gain at least some competency in one from doing the other.\n\nI suppose that grinding rails and stuff may be similar to snowboarding but I'm not that good on a skateboard and wouldn't know for sure
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it has always been like that, and depending on who you ask, one is always better than the other. After seeing the 2006 olympics, i have a preference for the nhl rinks because now the games are always by the same rules(before, international and nhl were slightly different) and the smaller ice allows for more hitting and a faster game!
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it's probably possible, but start off with the basics and focus on breaking the skates in. after if you can't do your one foot spin, try something else unless you HAVE to do it. otherwise, do another move. maybe one foot spins and work your way up. contact your local rink.(i've been skating since i was four so i should know)
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The hacks are put in temprarily, and either frozen in, or drilled in. When the curling is done, they take them out and re-freeze the ice. Hockey ice is also very different from curling ice and has to be treated differently anyway...\n\nSkating rink ice is generally pretty awful by curling-club standards, and is usually quite a bit harder to play on.
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The best practice for split leaps are... split leaps.  It's one of those exercises that in order to get better at it, you basically have to do it a lot.  General gymnastics/plyometric-based weight training might also help.
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Figure skating: because it's a perfect blend of athleticism and artistry. (At least when I'm watching it. Not so much when I'm doing it.)
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FS1:  Forward  inside  pivot,  two  foot spin, forward spiral, back outside/inside edges, half flip, waltz jump.\n\nFS2:  Ballet  jump,  half  toe  Walley, half Lutz, scratch spin, 2 forward spirals, dance step sequence.\n\nFS3: Back outside or inside pivot, Salchow, change foot spin, back spiral, toe loop or toe Walley, dance step sequence\n\nFS4: Flip, loop, sitspin, half loop , two back spirals, dance step sequence.\n\nFS5:  Lutz,  Axel,  camel, camel-sit-scratch, backspin, dance step sequence.\n\nFS6:  Split  jump, split falling leaf, Axel-half loop-flip, double Salchow,  cross-foot  or  layback  or  change sit spin, spin combo (with   change  of  foot  and  position),  serpentine  dance  step sequence.\n\nFS7:  Double  toe  loop  or  double  toe Walley, 2 Walleys, flying camel,  combination  spin  including  a flying spin and at least 4 different  body positions (each held by 3 revolutions min.) and at least  one  change  of  foot; one foot Axel-1/4 flip-Axel, jump in opposite direction (flip or loop or Lutz), dance step sequence.\n\nFS8: Double loop, double flip, split Lutz , flying sit or Axel sit\nspin,   1-1/4   flip/1-1/4   flip/double   Salchow,   illusion  or camel-jump-camel, circular dance step sequence\n\nFS9:  Double  Lutz,  Axel-double  loop, opposite direction Axel or double  Axel,  rocker  or counter jump-double toeloop-double loop, flying camel or jump sit; arabesque/Bauer/spread eagle sequence in a serpentine pattern covering the full ice surface.\n\nFS10: Double  Axel-double  toeloop, triple edge jump, death drop, 4 alternating  direction  Axels  or triple toe assisted jump, double jump in both directions or triple toe assisted Jump-double Loop, 3 Arabian   cartwheels  or  butterfly  jumps;  Dance  step  sequence designed by the skater covering the entire ice surface.
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i found myself picking up snowboarding faster than skiing. by picking up, i mean i felt ready to take on the more intermmediate/advanced runs after a day or two of the bunny slopes. one board and 2 turns (backside and frontside) was a lot less to deal with than 2 poles and 2 skis and limbs flailing around in different directions. moguls are harder on a snowboard and more fun on skis. flatter runs are more frustrating on a snowboard. getting off the ski lift seems easier on skis
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Check out this web site:\n\nhttp://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/skating/skating3.html
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There is geometry involved in the patterns of the skates on the ice.  Physics involves math...the amount of friction and motion over the ice.
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In-Line skating is very difficult to learn if you've never skated before.  When you buy skates you have to get smaller sizes than what you wear in shoes because they are built different.  Like for example:  I play ice hockey and I wear a size 5 1/2 hockey skate and I wear size 8 1/2 in regular shoes.  You should also wear some heavy socks while skating because it will reduce blisters and you also may have the skates too tight because that causes your feet and ankles to hurt.
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Gymnastics and I'm not just saying that since i absolutely LOVE gymnastics.Just like gymnastics, figure skating is judged by judges of that sport. First off, in figure skating you must have balance right? Well then try out the beam! Try walking across it with your eyes closed! Then try doing tricks on the beam. If you have a lot of balance you will be able to be a great skater! If you want to be able to do tricks and spins...then you must practice that during gymnastics. Plus, gymnastics is the best sport in the world. It is so fun! And....its not as hard as you think it is. Learning how to do flips and stuff during gymnastics will really help you preform tricks on the ice! Good luck! :))
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If you want quality skates (skates for jumps and spins) you'll have to spend a little money. Finding a good used pair is key. Ebay has a good selection at times and iceskatingworld.com has a classified section.
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under the new scoring method in figure skating, it is still actually possible to gain points when you fall during a difficult jump because you gain points based on difficulty levels, then lose a set number of points by falling (the TV commentators explained how one of the competitors gained a half point by falling down because they got 3.5 points for attempting a difficult jump and then lost three when she fell.)\nAlso, the medals are based on combined scores over many parts of competition (basic figures, short program, long program) and an error in one area can be partially made up for by superior performances in the other areas.
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It doesn't really...i suppose people get stupid ideas from that movie ice princess...but you would have to be a real genius to figure out the areo dynamic formula! so the best idea is to just go for lessons. I suppose also you need math for jumps turns etc. but no ones gonna go out onto the ice with a compass or anything!