How to Do a Spiral on Figure Skates

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Identify which spiral you want to do Spirals are identified by; which leg you are standing on(right or left)

   Now that you have identified what spiral you want to learn you will need to stretch out.
   
   If you are doing any right leg spiral you will need to stretch out your left leg.
   
   Vice-versa for a left spiral A good start is placing the leg that will be up against a wall and keep inching closer to the wall forcing your leg higher.
   
   You can also hold onto the wall and lift your leg up.
   
   Practice your spiral position. , Work out your core and lower back for both flexibility and strength. ,, If you rock suddenly forward it is okay to put your leg down and try again.
   
   You should be looking ahead, not down.
   
   Remember to keep your chest up, while pointing the toe of your free leg out to the side.
   
   Make sure that you balance in the middle of the blade, don't fall forward on you toepick. , Keep your shoulders down for proper form.
   
   Really stretch those fingers to give a nice finished line to your arms.
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   Step 2: which direction (forward or backward)

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   Step 3: and which edge (outside or inside);

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   Step 4: Practice on a wall.

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   Step 5: Work on your core You won't be able to keep your leg up if your body is weak.

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   Step 6: Skate at a good speed (not too fast

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   Step 7: not too slow).

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   Step 8: Slowly lift your free leg out behind you and lean forwards.

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   Step 9: Put arms behind you in a short of airplane wing fashion.

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