How to Do a Sit Spin (on Ice)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wind up the spin (with either back crossovers or a RFI 3-turn to LFO 3-turn straight into the spin.

   Speed is always key to a good spin.
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   Step 2: On your step-in

   , This means you have to be aggressive with it.
   
   If your knees are together and you have good speed and properly understand the position, I promise you will "have it"! ,, Don't let this free leg dip too low.
   
   Point through your toes. , Your arms end up in front of you, and straight. , Go as low as possible. , And POINT through your free leg! Keep it straight! ,, And if your butt ends up on the ice, no worries. : ) You were close to it anyway. , Even if you successfully accomplished it.
   
   You'll keep improving.
   
   Please remember that it is recommended that you have some coaching, also.
   
   If you are not doing these steps properly bad habits can form, and you will never accomplish the spin.
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   Step 3: think of your right foot as drawing an angle; as you push in it will draw from left to right

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   Step 4: and then on a diagonal from that position into your other leg all AS YOU BEND YOUR LEFT KNEE.

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   Step 5: You must get your knees together (get in the position) in your first rotation.

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   Step 6: Really think of bending into your ankle.

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   Step 7: Now start concentrating on keeping your free leg turned out (heel toward ceiling).

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   Step 8: Your arms should pull together as you draw your legs together.

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   Step 9: Stay down there and S-P-I-N spin!!!

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    Step 10: Make sure to keep your abdominal muscles tight.

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    Step 11: Standing up from the spin isn't as difficult as you are probably imagining.

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    Step 12: Check-out proud!

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    Step 13: Try again.

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