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[Lutz] [Walley]
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Recognizing the Jumps
Loop (bo 1 Tbo)
The
loop is also commonly done as a 2nd jump in combination, but
frequently used “solo” as well. It is similar to the toe loop, excepting only that
it has no toe-pick assist prior to the jump. It takes off
from a RBO edge, turns a full revolution, then lands back on
the RBO edge. There are 2 common entries if this jump is
performed solo.
The
first prep is identical to that described for the toe loop,
except that no toe-pick assist is used. After the RFI 3-turn, the left
foot is lifted with the knee bent and the left foot crossing
over the right ankle. The leap occurs without benefit of any
toe push (usually the arms sort of “swoop up” then cross
in front of the chest).
The other common entry is by going directly into the jump from backwards crossovers. For this entry the skater’s left foot will usually drag pretty close to the ice during the final crossover and the arms (which are extended in normal crossover position) droop while the right knee bends, then the arms and left leg lift up as the skating knee straightens, pushing the skater into the air.
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In this photo, Sarah is shown on an RBO edge, just prior to takeoff. | |
| Sarah Townsend / Univ
of Michigan SC Double-click image to see video |