Backward Swizzles in Ice Skating
Part of the Video Series Advanced Figure Skating Moves
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Posted by Elldas on Thursday, 17 July, 2008 at 4:42 PM
I am learning to figure skate and find the instructions on Dmitri's skating videos very clear and helpful. Thank you, these videos help me a lot.
Posted by skatermom on Wednesday, 26 March, 2008 at 12:05 PM
I found this video to be helpful. My daughters are part of the USFSA Learn to Skate program and the elements they are tested over are demonstrated and explained clearly in these videos. I am not a skater and don't have a clue as to what "swizzle" is. While I can watch my children during their lessons, it is impossible to hear the elements they are learning explained through the glass surrounding the rink. These videos helped me understand what my children are learning in their lessons. We have no desire to go the Olympics or skate competitively, only to enjoy skating as a recreational activity. The Learn to Skate program has been good for my children in that it has promoted confidence, concentration, and fitness for them. If you are looking to skate professionally or competitively, a coach is what you need. For the rest of us who just want to understand a bit of the basic elements of skating, this site is very helpful.
Posted by Yogichickk on Monday, 24 March, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Dmitri, thank you for your instruction. I took some notes and will try these exercises on the ice rink. It was very helpful! I loved your spin demonstrations! Thanks again!
Video Transcript
Hello my name is Dmitri Olympiev and I am from Pines Ice Arena in Pembroke, Florida. You can reach us on the web at www.www.pinesicearena.com. The next exercise will be the first thing we’re going to do gliding backwards. We’re going to pull the feet together, arms out, back straight and now we’re going to spread the heels and keep the toes together, bend the knees and paint a circle going backwards. Now the one most important thing to understand is that we need to press on the front part of the blade in order for us to move back. Now take a look at my back, I never lean forward going backwards I’m going backwards with my whole back. One, two, three. If you lean forward, this is what happens. Always keep the back straight and head up. One, two, three. We’ll be right back.
About the Expert
Expert: Dmitri Olympiev was born in Moscow, Russia, and has been skating since he was 4 years old. During his 26 years of skating, he has had an extensive professional competitive career under the supervision Read More
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