Figure Skating – Toe Loop Jump

Rocker Cross Stroke Concept for Double Salchow and Double Toe Loop (Nick Perna)

International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues discussing his “rocker cross stroke” method of getting quickly into rotation on the weight transfer jumps, axel, salchow, and toe loop. In the previous video he introduced the concept using the axel, showing how the skater can walk-through the jump by simulating a rocker and a cross step […] Continue reading →
Double Toe Loop Lesson – Part 2 (Kori Ade)

World and Olympic coach Kori Ade continues a double toe loop lesson at a camp. As noted in Part 1, this lesson started with a discussion of working on the triple toe, and although this skater isn’t really ready to work on the triple, Kori uses that as motivation to continue to improve the double. […] Continue reading →
Double Toe Loop Lesson (Kori Ade)

World and Olympic coach Kori Ade gives a skater a lesson at a camp. Although this lesson starts with discussion of triple toe loop, this is really an opportunity for Kori to address basic jumping issues with axels and double toe loops. After watch a double axel attempt and a double toe attempt, Kori explains […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop as Second Jump in Combination – Part 2 (Robert Tebby)

World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby continues his presentation (see Part 1 here) on the toe loop as a second jump (toe loop in combination), both with clarifications on ideas in the previous video as well as helpful information for basic toe loop and double toe loop development. He begins by reiterating the need for […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop as Second Jump in Combination – Part 1 (Robert Tebby)

World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby teaches toe loop as a second jump (toe loop in combination). He begins by drawing a circle on the ice near the boards, and then dividing the circle into thirds. One radial line points towards the boards, and the other two radial lines point into the rink at an […] Continue reading →
Using a Balloon for Jump Training – Part 3 (Lorie Charbonneau)

International coach Lorie Charbonneau continues her presentation on using a simple air-filled balloon as a jump training aid. In Part 1 she introduced the concept and had her skaters demonstrate single jumps as well as axel and double salchow with the balloons. In Part 2 the skaters demonstrated the other double jumps, as well as […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop From Inside Three Turn (Ryan Bradley)

2011 US Men’s Champion Ryan Bradley gives a skater a lesson on double toe loop using the forward inside three turn entrance. The forward inside three turn entrance has lost popularity over time, mostly because the forward inside three turn is harder to control for most skaters. This lack of control reduces consistency and jump […] Continue reading →
Two Challenging Jump Exercises (Audrey Weisiger)

World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger teaches a jump class at a seminar. This is a continuation of this video. In this video, Audrey begins by discussing the idea of using difficult and challenging drills in skating. Most skaters thrive on challenges, and skating provides plenty. She then has the class do the drill explained […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Exercises (Debbie Warne-Jacobsen)

National level coach Debbie Warne-Jacobsen shares exercises and insights for toe loop development, including toe loops in combination. She begins with a “toe drill from the wall” which is a drill to work the pivot of the take-off for the toe loop. She draws the desired tracing with a marker on the ice and the […] Continue reading →
Life Advice and Toe Loop Exercise (Audrey Weisiger)

World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger teaches a toe loop class of advanced skaters. All of these skaters have consistent double toe loops, and some can do triple toe. But Audrey challenges this class with a difficult entry for the double toe loop, which takes a while for these skaters to become comfortable with. Audrey […] Continue reading →
Creating Ankle Flex in Toe Loops (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh works with a skater to improve the toe loop take-off and get ankle flex in the air on the double toe loop. (In the previous video, Michelle worked with this skater to get ankle flex on double loop jump.) Michelle begins by having the skater perform a waltz jump […] Continue reading →
Pivot Jump Drill Development (Chris Conte)

International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte takes some time during a jump lesson to work on the forward pivot jump drill. He begins by simply having the skater do a forward pivot and then spin in a “forward” h-position. This is a good initial drill for skaters to learn to close the hips to […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Combination Jumps – Part 3 (Jeremy Allen)

International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen finishes his series of videos discussing in detail all aspects of toe loop combination jumps. In Part 1 he discussed what happens on a good jump landing and how the reset works between the two jumps. In Part 2 he offered more details and addressed common problems such […] Continue reading →
How to Jump Higher (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh discusses how to increase jump air time, which is the same as jumping higher. Sufficient jump height is critical in order to have enough air time to finish the desired rotation prior to landing. (See a discussion of minimum air times required for the various jumps here.) The classic […] Continue reading →
Single Jump Lesson – Part 2 (Nick Perna)

International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues a lesson with a skater who is working to improve her single jumps. In Part 1 of the lesson, Nick worked on backspin, h-position, d-position, and landing position. In this short video, after one quick salchow attempt Nick corrects a very common toe loop issue often referred […] Continue reading →
Jump Tracings – Part 3 (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh continues a video series discussing the tracings left on the ice by the 6 major jumps. By understanding what the tracings should look like, it helps get a clearer picture of proper technique and common errors. In Part 1 Michelle discussed tracings for salchow, loop, toe loop, and flip. […] Continue reading →
Jump Tracings – Part 1 (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh begins a video series discussing the tracings left on the ice by the 6 major jumps. By understanding what the tracings should look like, it helps get a clearer picture of proper technique and common errors. In this video, the tracings are discussed for salchow, loop, toe loop, and […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Combination Jumps – Part 1 (Jeremy Allen)

International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen begins a series of videos where he discusses in detail all aspects of toe loop combination jumps. This series is an update to a good introductory video by Jeremy on combination jumps in general. The primary focus of this video is on how Jeremy teaches “the reset” which […] Continue reading →
Performance Lecture and Toe Loop Exercises (Audrey Weisiger)

World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger teaches a seminar class on toe loops. She begins class by asking the skaters if they worked on something they should have and if they did something better than before. These concepts are part of the process of improving and mastering the skills of figure skating. Audrey notes, “You […] Continue reading →
Combination Jumps (Jeremy Allen)

International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen offers insights and drills for combination jumps. He begins with a discussion of toe loop combinations and the all-important “reset” between the first jump and the toe loop. Jeremy defines the reset as “how you move from the first jump to the second jump.” He explains it usually […] Continue reading →
Kick The Snowball Drill – Toe Loop Fix (Audrey Weisiger)

World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger is working with a young skater who is struggling with properly moving the non-picking foot through the take-off of the double toe loop. This problem is often referred to as a “toe axel” as it looks like the skater is balancing and turning on the toe pick and doing […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop in Combination (Audrey Weisiger)

World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger teaches a class on double toe loop combination jumps at a seminar. The purpose of the class is to develop jump combinations with the single, double, or triple toe loop as the second or third jump of the combination. In classic Audrey style, she starts the class with a […] Continue reading →
Double Toe Loop Development – Part 3 (Karen Olson)

Coach Karen Olson gives a double toe loop lesson to a skater, with the emphasis on developing good combination jumps. In Part 1, Karen shared two valuable toe loop exercises, and in Part 2 she offered additional insights and exercises. In this video Karen shares two more exercises. The first exercise is simply doing a […] Continue reading →
Double Toe Loop Development – Part 2 (Karen Olson)

Coach Karen Olson gives a double toe loop lesson to a skater, with the emphasis on developing good combination jumps. In Part 1, Karen shared two valuable toe loop exercises. In this video, Karen offers additional insights and exercises. A big focus here is keeping the hips moving throughout the jump. As with this demonstrator, […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop (Jeremy Allen)

International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen shares many insights and teaching tips for the toe loop jump. He begins by acknowledging that the toe loop is one of the hardest jumps to teach properly today, as there are wide variations in technique, teaching methods, and opinions about the jump. He then has his demonstrator […] Continue reading →
Double Toe Loop Development – Part 1 (Karen Olson)

Coach Karen Olson gives a double toe loop lesson to a skater, with the emphasis on developing good combination jumps. In the first part of this lesson, Karen shares two valuable toe loop exercises. The first exercise is similar to the more common backspin double loop. It’s a forward spin into double toe loop drill, […] Continue reading →
Double and Triple Toe Loop Prints and Theory (Nick Perna)

International coach Nick Perna continues his series of videos discussing and explaining the prints left on the ice for various jumps. In this video he discusses the double and triple toe loop from a forward inside three turn entrance. Nick not only discusses the print, but he also offers many important observations regarding how to […] Continue reading →
Baby Bear, Mama Bear, Papa Bear (Chris Conte)

International coach Chris Conte shares a system he uses when developing a new double jump. He begins with a Baby Bear which is a walk-through of the double jump. [Editor’s note: Chris demonstrates a Mama Bear at the beginning of the video rather than a “clean” Baby Bear.] A Mama Bear is basically a single […] Continue reading →
Learning to Handle Pressure Situations (Robert Tebby)

World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby offers sage advice regarding learning to skate and perform under pressure. In the video, Robert is teaching a class on the double toe loop at a local seminar. One of the skaters was asked to do a double toe but didn’t execute it well (not shown in the video). […] Continue reading →
Fixing Simultaneous 2-Foot Take-Off on Toe Loop (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh explains how to fix a 2-foot toe loop take-off. First, she draws a tracing for the toe loop on the ice and explains what’s supposed to happen on a correct toe loop. As she explains, the skating foot should glide back toward the toe pick of the picking foot […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Drills (Ryan Bradley)

2011 US Men’s Champion Ryan Bradley shares a series of drills for developing the toe loop. In the video, Ryan is working with a class that already has double toe, so the emphasis is on technique and quickness for the triple toe. But the concepts Ryan shares are also particularly helpful for skaters learning the […] Continue reading →
Double Toe Loop in Combination (Robert Tebby)

World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby talks about single, double, and triple toe as the second or third jump of a combination. Several concepts Robert explains will be surprising to many coaches and skaters, as there are many misunderstandings about this skill. The two most common misunderstandings are the perceived need to twist the shoulders […] Continue reading →
Drills to Cross Feet in Jumps (Nick Perna)

International coach Nick Perna is giving a skater a lesson on the double toe loop, and trying to get the skater to cross her feet in the air. This is a common problem, so seeing the process that Nick uses will be helpful to many coaches (and skaters). Nick starts by having the skater do […] Continue reading →
The Stomping Drill, Part 2: The Jumps (Nick Perna)

International coach Nick Perna continues his discussion of the stomping drill. In Part 1, he introduced the drill and showed how to use it with a variety of skating elements. In this video, he focuses on the jumps and how to use it effectively for salchow, toe loop, loop, flip and lutz. Notice that he […] Continue reading →
Cleaning Up Single Jumps (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh begins a lesson with a young male skater by reviewing his single jumps. This is a great chance to see what an elite coach like Michelle looks for on single jumps after a skater has learned them and is beginning to work on doubles. On the single salchow Michelle […] Continue reading →
Developmental Jump Drill for Young Skaters (Laurent Depouilly)

World and Olympic coach Laurent Depouilly offers a great jump setup drill for young skaters that allows for many repetitions in a short time and small space. The drill consists of a forward outside three turn with a back crossover on the same circle, winding up the arms much like a spin entry. After returning […] Continue reading →
Dragon Tail Exercise – Setup for Jumps (Laurent Depouilly)

World and Olympic coach Laurent Depouilly shares a jump setup drill he calls the “dragon tail” that he uses for all the major jumps except waltz jump/axel (but it can be used for that too). He primarily uses the exercise with the single jumps. The purpose of the drill is to get arm and core […] Continue reading →
Jump Lesson With Chris (Chris Conte)

Figure skating coach and choreographer Chris Conte gives a skater a lesson on a variety of jumps. This video is a continuation of the lesson in which Chris talked about tying skates properly. In the lesson, Chris covers a lot of ground, including waltz jumps, double toe loops, and exercises for loop jump. Notice how he […] Continue reading →
Building a Double Toe Loop (Nick Perna)

International coach Nick Perna gives a double toe loop lesson at a skating camp. Overall, this video provides a progression of exercises and drills any coach and skater can use to build a double toe loop. On the initial single toe loop, the skater doesn’t “kick through” very well, and the jump lacks height and flow. […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Theory – Shoulders Throughout Take-Off (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh continues her explanation of the mechanics of a toe loop. In the first video of this series, she introduced the idea of the edge and the heel take-off with a straight leg, as well as an exercise to help develop the necessary movements and feelings. In this video, Michelle addresses […] Continue reading →
The Russian Twist, Part 5 – Various Jump Take-Offs (Chris Conte)

Chris Conte continues his multi-part series on air turns or the Russian Twist. In Part 1, he introduced the overall concept. In Part 2 he explained the first turn and discussed how it relates to snizzles and the d-position. In Part 3 he offered more details and some Russian twist demonstrations. In Part 4 he showed a progression […] Continue reading →
Off-Ice Jumps – Part 3: Toe Loops (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh continues a multi-part series on off-ice jumping. In Part 1 she focused on some basics and the axel. In Part 2, she discussed the salchow and some drills to improve landings. In this video, she focuses on the off-ice toe loop. As Michelle explains, it’s essentially impossible to do an […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Basics (Robert Tebby)

World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby explains how he teaches a toe loop jump. He begins by acknowledging there are lots of ways to set up the jump, but once backward and reaching, the position should be the same regardless of the entry used. He also mentions that he teaches the arms exactly the same as […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Theory – Heel Take-Off (Michelle Leigh)

World and Olympic coach Michelle Leigh explains the mechanics of a toe loop jump as it relates to the non-picking foot. She draws a picture on the ice to explain the movements and she shows common errors. To develop the correct feeling for coming off the heel with a straight leg, Michelle offers two exercises. In […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Jump – 3 Rule Breakers Plus Other Tips (Sheila Thelen)

Figure skating coach Sheila Thelen gives a very concise presentation on some of the most important aspects of the toe loop jump. These ideas and tips apply to single and double toe loops as well as triples and quads! Sheila gave this presentation because there is still so much misunderstanding about this jump, and she sees this […] Continue reading →
Toe Hops, Blade Work, Toe Loops (Audrey Weisiger)

World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger covers a variety of topics related to blade control and usage, with an emphasis on toe hops and some discussion of the toe loop jump. This video is a continuation of Audrey’s discussion of split jumps, mazurkas, and ballet jumps. Audrey begins here with a discussion of toe hops, and […] Continue reading →
Box Drill – Concept for Weight Transfer Jumps (Page Lipe)

International coach Page Lipe explains and demonstrates the take-offs for the weight transfer jumps, axel, salchow, and toe loop using drawings on the ice. These drawings help skaters (and coaches) understand how to create a take-off with flow and get to the desired air position. Page begins by drawing a tracing for an axel take-off […] Continue reading →
Jason Brown Quad Toe Loop Analysis (Trevor Laak)

Jump specialist Trevor Laak comments on a quad toe loop performed by US National Champion Jason Brown. Trevor discusses how much rotation actually occurs “in the air” and addresses the rarely understood aspect of different amounts of rotation for different parts of the body. He also analyzes the jump and explains aspects of the jump […] Continue reading →
Using the Split Jump for Standard Toe Jump Development (Audrey Weisiger)

World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger continues her discussion of the split jump (see Part 1 and Part 2). In this video she focuses on the split toe loop, the split flip, and the split lutz. Audrey spends considerable time explaining why these jump drills are important for developing toe jumps with more flow, power, […] Continue reading →
Jump Development Exercises Pt 11 – Prepping for Triples (Chris Conte)

Chris Conte continues with Part 11 of a multi-part series on jump development exercises. In this series, Chris provides a set of warm-up exercises with a variety of drills embedded in them to develop important jumping skills associated with axis, air position, head control, and strong powerful landings. The drills are general and apply to […] Continue reading →