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Triple Jump Lesson – Part 1 (Chris Conte)
International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte begins a jump lesson with one of his skaters, focusing on triples. He has the skater do a double axel just to get the feeling of air position and landing which will be necessary for the triples. (He had previously given this skater a harness lesson for triple axel.) …Continue reading →
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Double Loop and Double Salchow Lesson (Jackie Brenner)
National level coach Jackie Brenner continues a lesson with a skater who is moving from the Preliminary level all the way to Intermediate competition level. (See Part 1 and Part 2 of the lesson.) After the skater does a double loop, Jackie discusses the concept of jump skill performance level expectation at these different competitive levels. …Continue reading →
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Rocker Cross Stroke Concept for Double Salchow and Double Toe Loop (Nick Perna)
International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues discussing his “rocker cross stroke” method of getting quickly into rotation on the weight transfer jumps, axel, salchow, and toe loop. In the previous video he introduced the concept using the axel, showing how the skater can walk-through the jump by simulating a rocker and a cross step …Continue reading →
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Power Angle Concept for Jumps – Part 2 (Nick Perna)
International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues an important discussion of the concept of power angle and how it relates to good jumping. Power angle as a concept is closely tied to need to “vault” properly up into each jump. A full discussion of vaulting can be found in Nick’s earlier series (Part1, Part …Continue reading →
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Good Jumps are Actually Vaults – Part 2 (Nick Perna)
International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues his important and overlooked discussion that good figure skating jumps are actually vaults. In Part 1 he introduced the basic concept of vaulting and explained how a good loop jump vaults up into the air. In this video, Nick begins by describing how a good salchow vaults …Continue reading →
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Triple Salchow Lesson – Part 2 (Robert Tebby)
World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby continues a lesson on the triple salchow (see Part 1 here). For the first attempt in this video, Robert asks for just keeping the non-axis arm low on the entry as discussed in Part 1 to keep the upper body forward and pressing over the take-off leg. This low …Continue reading →
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Triple Salchow Lesson – Part 1 (Robert Tebby)
World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby is giving a lesson on the triple salchow. He begins by asking for a double salchow and filling us in on the work they’ve been doing prior to this video. He notes that many skaters put a ton of energy into the take-off but then lack the necessary energy …Continue reading →
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Triple Salchow Lesson (Audrey Weisiger)
World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger gives a skater a lesson on triple salchow. The lesson begins with a double salchow Euler (half loop) double salchow sequence, and Audrey explains the purpose is to feel the rhythm of repeatedly springing up and down, using the elasticity of the muscles to help create some of the …Continue reading →
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All About Eulers – Part 2 (Kate Charbonneau)
Coach Kate Charbonneau continues her presentation on the Euler or “half loop.” In Part 1 she introduced the topic and offered a number of exercises she uses to teach the skill. She begins Part 2 by emphasizing the need to check the positions and be patient when adding speed. She says, “As they add speed …Continue reading →
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Triple Salchow Lesson (Nick Perna)
International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna gives a lesson on triple salchow. He begins with single salchow, single loop, single toe loop in combo, and then a double salchow, single loop, single toe in combo. After that Nick asks for a single salchow, double loop, single toe loop in combo, followed by a double …Continue reading →
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Salchow-Euler-Salchow Combination (Debbie Warne-Jacobsen)
National level coach Debbie Warne-Jacobsen begins a series of videos covering a lesson for an adult skater who is working on her USFS Senior Free Skating test. The focus in this video is on the double salchow-Euler-double salchow combination jump. After warming up the double salchow, Debbie reminds the skater to focus on jump direction, …Continue reading →
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Quad Salchow With Jason Brown (Vincent Restencourt)
Coach and former French competitive skater Vincent Restencourt gives a quad salchow lesson to 2015 US National Champion Jason Brown. (The previous part of this lesson focused on the quad toe here.) It is uncommon for skaters and coaches at this level to share such an intimate look at a typical quad lesson, so this …Continue reading →
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Using a Balloon for Jump Training – Part 3 (Lorie Charbonneau)
International coach Lorie Charbonneau continues her presentation on using a simple air-filled balloon as a jump training aid. In Part 1 she introduced the concept and had her skaters demonstrate single jumps as well as axel and double salchow with the balloons. In Part 2 the skaters demonstrated the other double jumps, as well as …Continue reading →
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Some Jump Drills (Nick Perna)
International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna gives a jump lesson, beginning with waltz jump drills. The first drill is a waltz jump, “land forward” on one foot, then snap into twizzle rotation prior to a strong landing position. For this drill to be effective, the skater should keep the twizzle “as straight as you …Continue reading →
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Improving Beginner Skills – Part 2 (Kate Charbonneau)
Coach Kate Charbonneau continues a general lesson with a beginner level skater, using program elements as a roadmap for the lesson. Part 1 focused on footwork and spins, while this video focuses on jumps. After observing a waltz jump and a half loop, Kate decides to focus on a half loop salchow combination. On just …Continue reading →
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Pivot Jump Drill Development (Chris Conte)
International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte takes some time during a jump lesson to work on the forward pivot jump drill. He begins by simply having the skater do a forward pivot and then spin in a “forward” h-position. This is a good initial drill for skaters to learn to close the hips to …Continue reading →
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Valuable Jump Exercises (Denise Myers)
World and Olympic coach Denise Myers shares a number of valuable jump exercises and other insights related to jumping. She begins with one-foot axels as a way to “snap the thighs together” on double axel. Similarly, the one-foot salchow can solve the same problem on the triple salchow. These exercises can also be helpful with …Continue reading →
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How to Jump Higher (Michelle Leigh)
World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh discusses how to increase jump air time, which is the same as jumping higher. Sufficient jump height is critical in order to have enough air time to finish the desired rotation prior to landing. (See a discussion of minimum air times required for the various jumps here.) The classic …Continue reading →
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Jump Tracings – Part 3 (Michelle Leigh)
World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh continues a video series discussing the tracings left on the ice by the 6 major jumps. By understanding what the tracings should look like, it helps get a clearer picture of proper technique and common errors. In Part 1 Michelle discussed tracings for salchow, loop, toe loop, and flip. …Continue reading →
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Exercises to Build Skating Skills – Part 4 (Denise Myers)
World and Olympic coach Denise Myers continues her multi-part series sharing a variety of exercises and drills intended to improve overall skating skills. These exercises would be excellent as part of an on-ice warm-up or at the end of a session or training day. The ultimate goal is to build skills that translate into improved …Continue reading →
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Jump Tracings – Part 1 (Michelle Leigh)
World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh begins a video series discussing the tracings left on the ice by the 6 major jumps. By understanding what the tracings should look like, it helps get a clearer picture of proper technique and common errors. In this video, the tracings are discussed for salchow, loop, toe loop, and …Continue reading →
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Exercises to Build Skating Skills – Part 2 (Denise Myers)
World and Olympic coach Denise Myers continues her multi-part series sharing a variety of exercises and drills intended to improve overall skating skills. These exercises would be excellent as part of an on-ice warm-up or at the end of a session or training day. The ultimate goal is to build skills that translate into improved …Continue reading →
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Exercise to Increase Jump Height and Distance (Nick Perna)
International coach Nick Perna shares a fun and effective exercise to help skaters learn to jump higher and farther. Initially used primarily with waltz jump, this exercise is also good for salchow (and even axel). First Nick draws the take-off edge on the ice, typically up to one of the hockey lines across the rink …Continue reading →
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Grapevine Variations and the Salchow (Nick Perna)
International coach Nick Perna continues his presentation on his “grapevine” exercise. In the first video he demonstrated how to perform the grapevine and how to teach it in sections. In this video, he explains how to create useful variations by picking up the feet at specific moments, rather than skating the entire grapevine on two …Continue reading →
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Toe Loop (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen shares many insights and teaching tips for the toe loop jump. He begins by acknowledging that the toe loop is one of the hardest jumps to teach properly today, as there are wide variations in technique, teaching methods, and opinions about the jump. He then has his demonstrator …Continue reading →
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Comparing Salchow Take-Off Techniques (Nick Perna)
Figure skating jump specialist Nick Perna compares 2 common but very different types of take-offs we see for the salchow jump. In the video he is comparing a triple salchow by Olympic Champion Yuna Kim and one by US Ladies Champion and Olympic Team Medalist Bradie Tennell. Although there is more to the technical differences …Continue reading →
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Salchow (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen shares many insights related to the salchow jump and how to teach it effectively. He notes right from the beginning that there are several ways to do a salchow, and coaches will naturally gravitate toward the method that seems to work best for their skaters. One method Jeremy …Continue reading →
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Advanced Salchow Concepts – Part 3 (Kori Ade)
World and Olympic coach Kori Ade continues her advanced salchow concepts class for high level skaters during a seminar/workshop. In Part 1, Kori focused almost entirely on the idea of using a “guiding foot” for salchow. In Part 2, the focus changed to air position and working on proprioception to prevent falls. In this video, …Continue reading →
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Advanced Salchow Concepts – Part 2 (Kori Ade)
World and Olympic coach Kori Ade continues her advanced salchow concepts class for high level skaters during a seminar/workshop. In Part 1, Kori focused almost entirely on the idea of using a “guiding foot” for salchow. In this video, the focus changes to air position and working on proprioception to prevent falls. Most of these …Continue reading →
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Another Approach to Jump Air Position Training (Chris Conte)
International coach Chris Conte works with a young male skater on exercises meant to improve jump air position and rotational control for improved landings. This video is a continuation of a double salchow lesson. To start, Chris teaches a version of a “snap drill” at the boards intended to help the skater with the initial …Continue reading →
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Advanced Salchow Concepts – Part 1 (Kori Ade)
World and Olympic coach Kori Ade teaches advanced salchow concepts to a class of high level skaters during a seminar/workshop. Kori begins by discussing the concept of using a “guiding foot into salchow.” This is when the skater sets the free skate (axis skate) on the ice during the prep/entry/pivot for salchow. This concept is …Continue reading →
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Salchow Lesson Part 2 – Magic Circle (Chris Conte)
International coach Chris Conte continues a double salchow lesson. In Part 1 of this lesson, Chris focused on control of the entry and then the timing and rhythm of the take-off movements. In this video, Chris discusses the arms in more detail and offers insights regarding free leg movement. In general, coaches typically choose one …Continue reading →
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Rhythm, Tempo, and Control on Double Salchow (Chris Conte)
International coach Chris Conte gives a double salchow lesson. To start the lesson, he focuses on the forward outside three turn entry, and in particular, getting the free foot either on or even outside the tracing (but not inside) to ensure control of the three turn exit. Next Chris addresses the tempo and rhythm of …Continue reading →
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Double and Triple Salchow Prints – Part 2 (Nick Perna)
International coach Nick Perna continues a presentation on the print left on the ice by a good double or triple salchow. In Part 1 of this presentation, Nick talked at length about the print and the salchow technique needed to create that print. In the short video below, Nick offers additional insights and clarifications. Nick …Continue reading →
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Baby Bear, Mama Bear, Papa Bear (Chris Conte)
International coach Chris Conte shares a system he uses when developing a new double jump. He begins with a Baby Bear which is a walk-through of the double jump. [Editor’s note: Chris demonstrates a Mama Bear at the beginning of the video rather than a “clean” Baby Bear.] A Mama Bear is basically a single …Continue reading →
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Double and Triple Salchow Prints (Nick Perna)
International coach Nick Perna discusses the print left on the ice by a good double or triple salchow. This video is related to Nick’s other presentations on jump prints such as axel prints and landing prints. In this video, he starts by explaining that a good double or triple salchow rarely has an obvious three …Continue reading →
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More Salchow Tips – Basic Salchow Continued (Page Lipe)
International figure skating coach Page Lipe continues her discussion of the salchow. In the previous video, she discussed free leg and skating leg movements, as well as where the skater’s center of mass needs to be relative to the skating foot. In this video, she begins by talking about the back-outside-three-turn-to-forward-inside-mohawk entrance for the salchow. …Continue reading →
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Basic Salchow Tips (Page Lipe)
International figure skating coach Page Lipe offers some tips and insights for salchow jump development. One very common problem with the salchow is when skaters balance on the backward entry/take-off edge with their head outside the circle or tracing the skate makes on the ice. Especially during the final “hook” or “pivot” movements it’s very …Continue reading →
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Skater Development Insights (Chris Conte)
In this video, International coach Chris Conte continues a lesson with a male skater who he had worked with earlier on skating skills. You can watch those videos here Part 1 – Tips on Forward Stroking and here Part 2 – Tips On Forward Crossovers. Chris notes that he thinks this skater has potential in …Continue reading →
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Triple Salchow: Tips and Fixes (Robert Tebby)
World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby talks about the triple salchow and offers helpful tips that apply to all skaters, as well as individual feedback for each of the skaters in the class he’s teaching. This video is a continuation of his previous salchow presentation here. In that previous video, he shared some ideas regarding …Continue reading →
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Salchow Concepts (Robert Tebby)
World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby shares some ideas regarding position and timing for the salchow jump. He begins on two feet with the axis arm up and to the side and the non-axis arm in front. The movement begins with a slight bending of the knees and the axis arm coming in front, and …Continue reading →
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Turning Double Salchow Into Triple – Part 2 (Trevor Laak)
Jump specialist Trevor Laak continues his lesson with a skater who is working on the triple salchow. The skater has a solid double but lacks consistently high enough air times to land the triple. In the first part of this lesson, Trevor focused on generating more jump height on the double by increasing the edge …Continue reading →
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Turning Double Salchow Into Triple – More Air Time (Trevor Laak)
Jump specialist Trevor Laak gives a lesson to a skater who is working on the triple salchow. The skater has a solid double but lacks consistently high enough air times to land the triple. This video is closely related to this video on creating more rotational energy and jump height for the salchow by Michelle …Continue reading →
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Salchow Theory – Creating Rotational Energy and Height (Michelle Leigh)
World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh explains one of the most important concepts related to doing good salchows. To create the rotational energy and jump height necessary to do triples and quads, skaters must generate large rotational and vertical forces prior to take-off. And Michelle explains that this is best accomplished by dropping the free …Continue reading →
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Learning Double Jumps (Ryan Bradley)
2011 US Men’s Champion Ryan Bradley gives a skater a lesson on axel and double salchow. The value in sharing this video is in seeing how a coach like Ryan patiently demands more control from the skater. There are many ways a coach can ask for more control, and on the single axel Ryan focuses …Continue reading →
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Triple Salchow – Believe (Chris Conte)
National figure skating coach and choreographer Chris Conte is giving a triple salchow lesson as a guest coach. At the time this video was recorded, Chris had worked very little with this skater, if at all (maybe on double axel). Although Chris does not offer this skater ANY technical advice, this is still a very …Continue reading →
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Double Salchow Development (Michelle Leigh)
In this figure skating video, World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh is working with a skater to improve a relatively new double salchow. The focus is on control and timing. The skater is using a forward inside three turn entrance and Michelle is concerned he rushes the edge after the turn. She talks about the …Continue reading →
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The Stomping Drill, Part 2: The Jumps (Nick Perna)
International coach Nick Perna continues his discussion of the stomping drill. In Part 1, he introduced the drill and showed how to use it with a variety of skating elements. In this video, he focuses on the jumps and how to use it effectively for salchow, toe loop, loop, flip and lutz. Notice that he …Continue reading →
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Cleaning Up Single Jumps (Michelle Leigh)
World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh begins a lesson with a young male skater by reviewing his single jumps. This is a great chance to see what an elite coach like Michelle looks for on single jumps after a skater has learned them and is beginning to work on doubles. On the single salchow Michelle …Continue reading →
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Developmental Jump Drill for Young Skaters (Laurent Depouilly)
World and Olympic coach Laurent Depouilly offers a great jump setup drill for young skaters that allows for many repetitions in a short time and small space. The drill consists of a forward outside three turn with a back crossover on the same circle, winding up the arms much like a spin entry. After returning …Continue reading →
