Sports - Figure Skating

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attitude [noun]

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

Ex: She skated with a fierce attitude , commanding attention from the judges .

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: She practiced her arabesques diligently , striving to achieve the ideal balance and alignment in each position .

a spin in figure skating where the skater lifts one leg into the air behind them while spinning on the ice

Ex: Lucy 's camel spin was the highlight of her performance at the competition .
backspin [noun]

(figure skating) a rotational movement where the skater spins backward on one foot while maintaining momentum

Ex: Emily struggled to maintain balance during her backspin .

a figure skating move where the skater holds one leg extended upward behind the body while spinning on the ice

Ex: Sam 's Biellmann spin drew cheers from the crowd at the competition .

a spin in figure skating where the skater leans backward and arches their body while spinning on one foot

Ex: Sarah 's layback spin impressed the judges with its flexibility and extension .
sit spin [noun]

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates while maintaining a seated position on the ice

Ex: David struggled to achieve the required speed in his sit spin rotations .

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: During rehearsal , Sam focused on maintaining balance in his shotgun spin .

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in an upright position with both legs parallel and the body straight

Ex: Anna 's upright spin ended with a graceful flourish , impressing the judges .

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: His pearl spin entry was smooth and graceful .

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater jumps into the air before rotating rapidly with one leg extended

Ex: She incorporates variations of the flying spin to add flair to her performances .

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates with both legs extended horizontally and parallel to the ice

Ex: He finished his program with a dramatic pancake spin , earning applause from the crowd .

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: He stumbled slightly on the exit of the death spiral but regained composure quickly .

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: She added a unique twist to her routine with a fan spiral .

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: She practiced tirelessly to perfect the backward inside death spiral .

a move where the skater glides on one foot with the other leg extended backward, forming a horizontal line

Ex: She transitioned seamlessly from a spin into a Charlotte spiral .

a figure skating jump where the skater kicks both legs behind in the air and lands on a back outside edge

Ex: His butterfly jump showcased his athleticism and artistry .

a jump in figure skating where the skater rotates in the air before landing on the same edge

Ex: His Rippon jump was the highlight of his performance .

a jump in figure skating where the skater spins in the air, completing one or more rotations before landing

Ex: He focused on improving the height of his rotational jumps to impress the judges .

a figure skating maneuver where one skater lifts and holds their partner above the ice in various positions

Ex: She struggled to maintain balance during the carry lift .

a performance where two skaters execute identical movements simultaneously, facing each other

Ex: Mirror skating requires precise timing and coordination between partners .
backflip [noun]

an act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction

Ex: The daring skateboarder attempted a backflip during the competition .

(figure skating) a position with one leg forward and the other backward

Ex:

a dramatic and daring move in figure skating where the skater drops into a deep split while spinning rapidly

Ex: He practiced the death drop tirelessly .

a move in figure skating where the skater leans out horizontally from one leg

Ex: She incorporated a unique twist into her cantilever , adding complexity to her routine .

a fundamental skating move in figure skating, involving pushing off with one foot while the other remains ahead

Ex: Mastering the open stroke is crucial for figure skaters .

(figure skating) a move where the skater changes direction by skating on different edges of the blades in a smooth, curved motion

Ex: She incorporated a series of bracket turns into her step sequence .

(figure skating) a performance where skaters showcase jumps, spins, and footwork to music

Ex: Free skating allows skaters to showcase their creativity and technical skills .

(figure skating) a directional shift from a forward to a backward edge, or vice versa

Ex: She focused on maintaining speed throughout her Choctaw turn .

a maneuver where the skater rocks onto the front or back of their blade to change direction smoothly

Ex: Skaters must maintain control and balance throughout the rocker turn .

a figure skating move where the skater glides on one foot while the other foot is extended backward and slightly turned out

Ex: His Ina Bauer showcased both flexibility and control on the ice .

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: His toe loop jump was the highlight of his routine .