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attitude
[noun]

the skater's overall posture, demeanor, and expression while performing in figure skating

Ex: She adopted a attitude, reflecting the music 's tranquil melody .
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arabesque
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a classical ballet position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended behind, often with arms in various graceful positions

Ex: With fluid movements , the lead dancer transitioned seamlessly from a pirouette into a arabesque, showcasing her technical skill and artistry .
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a spin in figure skating where the skater lifts one leg into the air behind them while spinning on the ice

Ex: The coach provided feedback to Jessica on how to extend her leg higher in camel spin.
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backspin
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(figure skating) a rotational movement where the skater spins backward on one foot while maintaining momentum

Ex: The audience applauded loudly at the skater 's backspin finish .
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a figure skating move where the skater holds one leg extended upward behind the body while spinning on the ice

Ex: Biellmann spin requires strong core muscles and flexibility .
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a spin in figure skating where the skater leans backward and arches their body while spinning on one foot

Ex: Emily executed a layback spin during her figure skating routine .
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sit spin
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a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates while maintaining a seated position on the ice

Ex: The skatersit spin technique showed remarkable improvement since last season .
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a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a crouched position with one leg extended horizontally and the other tucked in

Ex: shotgun spin requires strength and agility to execute effectively .
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a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in an upright position with both legs parallel and the body straight

Ex: The coach provided tips to enhance the skaterupright spin technique .
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a spinning element in figure skating where the skater spins with an arched back, head dropped backward, and one leg pulled above the head from behind

Ex: She focused on her arm position to enhance the presentation of pearl spin.
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a spinning element in figure skating where the skater jumps into the air before rotating rapidly with one leg extended

Ex: flying spin is one of her signature moves in competitions .
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a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates with both legs extended horizontally and parallel to the ice

Ex: pancake spin showcased his excellent control and balance .
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a challenging maneuver in figure skating where the male partner spins while holding the female partner in a low position with one hand, creating a spiral shape

Ex: She narrowly avoided a fall during death spiral sequence .
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a graceful move in figure skating where the skater extends one leg outward while leaning backward, creating a fan-like shape with the body

Ex: fan spiral demonstrated exquisite control and extension .
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a move in figure skating where the male skater holds the female skater's hand and leans backward while she spirals around him with one leg lifted and tilted inward

Ex: The judges praised their unique variation of backward inside death spiral.
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a move where the skater glides on one foot with the other leg extended backward, forming a horizontal line

Ex: She finished her routine with a Charlotte spiral.
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a figure skating jump where the skater kicks both legs behind in the air and lands on a back outside edge

Ex: butterfly jump soared gracefully across the ice .
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a jump in figure skating where the skater rotates in the air before landing on the same edge

Ex: She 's been practicing Rippon jump to perfect the technique .
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a jump in figure skating where the skater spins in the air, completing one or more rotations before landing

Ex: She gained confidence in rotational jumps after mastering the proper technique .
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a figure skating maneuver where one skater lifts and holds their partner above the ice in various positions

Ex: She focused on her extension and posture during carry lift.
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a performance where two skaters execute identical movements simultaneously, facing each other

Ex: mirror skating performance was a highlight of the exhibition .
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backflip
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an act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction

Ex: The instructor demonstrated the correct technique for backflip in the gym class .
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(figure skating) a position with one leg forward and the other backward

Ex: With practice, she improved her extension in the Russian split position.
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a dramatic and daring move in figure skating where the skater drops into a deep split while spinning rapidly

Ex: Adding death drop heightened the excitement .
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a move in figure skating where the skater leans out horizontally from one leg

Ex: The judges awarded high scores for the skater 's innovative use of cantilever.
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a fundamental skating move in figure skating, involving pushing off with one foot while the other remains ahead

Ex: open stroke technique is fundamental .
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(figure skating) a move where the skater changes direction by skating on different edges of the blades in a smooth, curved motion

Ex: She 's been practicing bracket turns to improve her footwork .
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(figure skating) a performance where skaters showcase jumps, spins, and footwork to music

Ex: She 's known for her artistry and grace free skating.
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(figure skating) a directional shift from a forward to a backward edge, or vice versa

Ex: His coach emphasized the importance of edge control in Choctaw turn.
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a maneuver where the skater rocks onto the front or back of their blade to change direction smoothly

Ex: She stumbled slightly on rocker turn but quickly regained her balance .
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Ina Bauer
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a figure skating move where the skater glides on one foot while the other foot is extended backward and slightly turned out

Ex: The coach emphasized the importance of extending the free leg fully in Ina Bauer position .
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a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from the back inside edge of one foot, rotates in the air, and lands on the same foot

Ex: She struggled with toe loop jump but eventually landed it perfectly .
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