Sheila discusses an axel drill for young skaters. She also shares some tips that make the drill more effective (using a Champion Cord and a toy). Axel can be daunting to young skaters and Sheila is a master at getting them to do the right things without thinking about it.
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3 responses to “Champion Cords Figure Skating Training Aids – Starting Axel (Sheila Thelen)”
Sheila, I just wanted to let you know that I tried your axel tips and my skater landed 3 axels! Woo Hoo!
Sheila, just what I needed! I have a student who has grown quite a bit and lost her axel. Now she is afraid of it, so hopefully your tricks will get her mind off being scared! It also is a great visual for all of my axel students. Thank you so much, and I do love your Champion Cords! They have helped all of my students in so many ways!
Great visual way to get them to understand the weight transfer. Thanks Sheila!