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Small Jumps - Russian Split
| The Russian Split takes
off and lands like the Split
Jump, but the air position is modified. In a
Russian Split, the skater's face and body are
perpendicular to the direction of travel. Her
legs are extended out in a V position, and her hands
reach out to touch her toes. Imagine sitting on
the floor and doing toe-touch exercises with your legs
spread wide. That's the basic air
position.
This is a spectacular jump, and can reach great heights when done well. |
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| Crystal Jugaszek / Dearborn FSC |
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| Nikki Craker / Mentor
FSC (double-click image to see video) |
Ashley Rovansek /
Mentor FSC (double-click image to see video) |