Figure skating

Figure skating

a sport and activity in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. The four Olympic disciplines are men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating and four skating. In senior-level competition, skaters generally perform two programs (short and long) which, depending on the discipline, may include spins, jumps, moves in the field, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals, and other elements or moves.

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split lift twist

Sports; Figure skating

This is done during pairs competition where the female skaters legs are split while she is doing a spin in the air.

spread eagle

Sports; Figure skating

When a skater has their heels pointed inward touching each other, their toes pointed outward and the skater then does a two-footed glide in this position.

starting order

Sports; Figure skating

This is the order in which the skaters will compete. The order is determined by a draw.

gliding

Sports; Figure skating

In Ice Skating, if you can balance, you can glide easily. All you have to do is let go of the rails and feel your way through it. Remember it's all about the balls, that area in between the arch of ...

Hands On Your Knees

Sports; Figure skating

This is a balance technique for starters. When you feel you are getting too fast, place your hands on your bent knees. Remember if your knees aren't bent, you could fall forward because you will lose ...

Forward Swizzle

Sports; Figure skating

When you have gotten the hang of it, start at a stationary position. Put your heels together and your toes apart, just like a penguin. Hands and arms at shoulder level and bend your knees. Then start ...

backward wiggle

Sports; Figure skating

As a beginner put your hands together in front of you, palms facing the ice. Wiggle your butt left and right, but not too fast. Remember to keep your feet. Let your hands go with its natural flow and ...