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Broken Leg Spin

The Broken Leg spin is an artistic variant of the sit spin.  In a broken leg spin, the skater is basically in a sit spin position, however the freeleg (the right leg for counterclockwise spinners) is bent, and sticks out the side, giving the appearance of a "broken leg". 

Ashley Rovansek / Mentor FSC
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