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Pairs Elements - Group 2 Lifts
Group 2 lifts are known as "Hand-to-Waist Hold Lifts". Common lifts in this group include the Loop Lift, and Twist Lifts.
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Loop
Lift Christina Sinatra & Jeff Charbonneau / Detroit SC These pictures show takeoff and air positions for a loop lift. Skating backwards, with the lady's back to the man's face, the man places his hands on the lady's waist; she places her hands behind her, resting on his wrists. The lady rides an RBO edge and the man lifts her. In a loop lift, the lady is not released by the man. (double-click either
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Twist
Lift Christina Sinatra & Jeff Charbonneau / Detroit SC These pictures show takeoff and air positions for a twist lift. The entry position and hand holds are similar to the loop lift, except that in a twist lift, the lady rides an LBO edge then picks with her right foot just prior to takeoff. The man releases the lady in the air, and she rotates one or more times (she may execute a split prior to the turns). The twist lift shown here is a single twist. No matter how many times the lady rotates, the man rotates a half-revolution and catches her before she lands. (double-click either
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