Figure Skating Basic Spins

 

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Sit Spin
Layback Spin

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Spins

Forward Sit Spin

A sit spin is a spin where you are spinning on one bent leg, spinning forward.

  • If you spin counter-clockwise, your left leg is bent

  • Your hip must be at same height as knee.

Layback Spin

A Layback Spin is where you are spinning forward in a back bend position.

  • Grabbing your foot like the skater in the picture is optional.

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