#scratchspin

Just some thoughts about the scratch spin ☺️ There could be many things happening, but if your beginning is solid, the rest is way easier! If you want to know more details and how to do the exercise I mentioned above, comment “EXERCISE” and I’ll send you a dm ☺️ For more figure skating tutorials, check out my YouTube channel - Link is in my bio 🥰❤️ #figureskating #figureskater #figureskatinglife #figureskatinglife #officejumps #officeexercises #exitexercises #figureskatingexit #figureskatingexercises #iceskating #iceskater #axel #axeljump #lutz #salchow #toeloop #adultfigureskating #adultsskatetoo #adultfigureskater #showskater #showskating #camelspin #scratchspin #sitspin #layback #flyingcamel

how to do a scratch spin!! I made a tutorial on this YEARS ago but it’s about time it needed to be refreshed 🤭✨💓 #figureskating #figureskater #athlete #figureskate #passion #iceskating #iceskater #iceskate #skating #skater #skate #patinaje #winter #olympics #spin #axel #salchow #loop #toeloop #explore #athletic #sports #tutorial #howto #howtofigureskate #howtoiceskate

“Unlock the secrets of the Scratch Spin! ⛸️✨ Avoid these pitfalls: 1️⃣ Timing Trap: Take 3 sec on each entrance for a flawless start. 2️⃣ Narrow Necessity: Center your spin with a compact three-turn to dodge twizzles. 3️⃣ Weight Wisdom: Keep it balanced—shift upper body weight to the standing leg. Level up your spin game with these essential tips! ⏰🔄 #FigureSkating #SpinMastery” #iceskating #figureskating #skatinggirl #yurionice #yuriplisetsky #yuzuruhanyu #dance #choreography #reels #reelsinstagram #dancereels #trend #figureskating #iceskating #lolaonice #lola_onice @lola_onice

We all start somewhere ⛸️ My first one foot spin attempt vs my most recent one foot spin (scratch spin). The difference in control is crazy! My figure skating journey has been extra rough lately, but this reminded me how far I’ve come 🥹 October 7th 2021 vs May 29th 2024 ✨

there are many other exercises and things to focus in when you’re learning your scratch spin but here are a few tips 🥰⛸️ #figureskater #iceskater #figureskatingcoach #spin #scratchspin #beginnerskater #figureskatingtutorial

Back Scratch Spin starts before the spin itself. I use a long entry to feel the inside edge and set the body on the axis from the start. The free leg stays open: toe turned out, heel toward the ice, foot parallel. The left arm keeps the torso vertical. I show two key mistakes: pushing with the heel “up to the ceiling” and losing the leading arm — both knock you off the axis before the spin even begins. “Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail.” — Leonardo da Vinci #backspin #skating #adultsskatetoo #iceskating #figureskating

The TRANSITIONS between positions are very important, so I love basic combos to warm up before moving into more complex positioning. WHY? It instills in your body the right technique when moving from any camel position, sit position, and upright position. ⭐️BASIC COMBO SPIN: 1) Start in a solid camel. Hit aesthetic positioning by locking and stretching your knees, pointing your free leg toe, and arching your back so the posture stays nice and level. 2) As you transition into a sit spin, your posture should move about 90 degrees from horizontal to vertical. Try to keep your back arched as much as you can rather than hunching forward. 3) Use your free leg to whip you around into the sit. If you just drop your leg forward into the sit, you won’t have enough speed and momentum. Focus on keeping your free leg high at 90 degrees as you move it from back-to side-to front, at the same time as you lifting your back into vertical. THEN sit. 4) Your leg was stretched and pointed in the camel, and should stay that way for the sit spin. Focus on a straight free leg, pointed toe, and touch your knees together as you sit in a 90 degree angle. Keep your back as straight as you can. DON’T curl a bent free leg around, and DON’T drop your free leg and bottom lower than your knee, as that’s too low for aesthetic positioning and it’ll be too hard to get up into the next position. 5) Rise into a tall lengthy scratch spin to finish. Focus again on spinning tall and fast, while holding your center. 6) ALWAYS exit with a landing position, because that brings QUALITY to your elements. If you flop out of a spin, it immediately diminishes the package.🤝 Practice holding each position 3-5 rotations before switching. Keep working on increasing speed, and spinning in the same spot 🥰 🩱: @gymsharkwomen . . . . #figureskating #skating #combospin #camelspin #sitspin #scratchspin #activewear #gymshark #tips

Are you team back spin or scratch spin?⛸️✨ Personally, because I got my concussion and permanently messed up my back from a scratch spin I am team back spin. You might notice that I am reluctant to fully push my foot down on the scratch spins and well there’s a very valid reason for that😅Despite my scratch spin fears I do love them. Especially adding arms to the spin. However, there is just something magical about a good feeling back spin! Which one is your favorite? @journeybacktotheice for more skating #scratchspin #backspin #winterolympics #iceskating #skating #icerink #figureskater #skates #iceskate #iceskater #goldmedal #patinaje #worldchampionships #isu #icedance #figureskate #figureskaters #spinning #patinageartistique #iceskatingfun #adultsskatetoo #hanyuyuzuru #winterfun

2026 Magnolia Open. Yesterday was not the result I wanted, but the skate I’m proud of! A few weeks before I lost my scratch spin and days leading to the competition, I was battling a severe case of performance anxiety again. Am just thankful I was able to calm down during practice ice and manage my nerves during performance itself. Finishing last may sting, but it fuels the drive to improve. And in my case, to fully rotate my jumps, hold my edges and complete my spins. 💛⛸️ #adultskater #adultskatersofinstagram #adultsskatetoo #figureskatingjourney #figureskatingprogress

Saving this video with exercises to help you master the forward scratch spin! If you want to improve your technique and make your spin more stable, be sure to give it a try. Practice regularly, and you’ll see results in no time! ⛸✨ If you want more guidance, join our online classes! #figureskating #iceskating #figureskatingcoach #figureskatinglife #iceskatecoach

I notice that many figure skaters tend to avoid practicing the Scratch Spin once they move up levels as they focus on more difficult positions. Are you guilty of this? 🤔 If so, I highly encourage you to go back to the basics. Centering and building speed on the Scratch Spin will enhance all of the other spins you are currently struggling with. ⛸✨

Incredible forward scratch spin by Sasha Cohen♥️ 2004 Marshall’s Challenge Program: Swan Lake This is such a cool scratch spin! I love how she incorporated her arms into this spin making the illusion as she spins look even cooler!💕 Video Credit: GoldenAgeofFS on youtube