Joan Orvis finishes her four part description of the waltz jump. Please go back and review Joan’s comments in Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. In this short video, Joan adds a few more details that can make a huge difference to many skaters.
In this video, Joan addresses the sequence of events required before the jump actually occurs. (She has her young skaters think of jumping over a river.)
Joan says, “I tell them I don’t want them to hit the pick on their left foot until they can see the right foot in front.” (Remember that Joan has them look down when learning the jump to help develop body awareness.) She continues, “Basically what I’m saying is I don’t want you coming out of your jumping knee until the free foot is in front and then you come right up (quickly).”
Historically, many coaches have taught that the skater should begin jumping or coming out of the jumping knee as soon as the free leg/foot starts moving forward. This is wrong. The correct timing is to begin coming out of the knee after the free foot has passed in front.
Finally, Joan teaches the skaters that they are making an “h” with their free leg.
This series of videos from Joan Orvis on waltz jump has been fantastic. Please leave a comment for Joan.
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