Figure Skating – Toe Loop Jump

Double Toe Loop in Combination (Page Lipe)

Page Lipe offers a wealth of tips and tricks and stories regarding the toe loop in combination. This is an outstanding video and everyone working on double and triple toe loops as the second or third jump of a combination should watch this video. Page begins by telling two stories. The point of the first […] Continue reading →
Jump Development Exercises Pt 9 – Axel, Double Toe, Double Salchow (Chris Conte)

Chris Conte continues with Part 9 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 →
How to Do a (Double) Toe Loop Jump – Part 2 (Charlie Tickner)

Figure skating jump specialist Charlie Tickner continues his discussion of the toe loop. To view Part 1 of Charlie’s presentation, please click here. In this video, Charlie talks about turning the single into a double. He begins by briefly discussion when a skater is ready to start working on the double. Charlie asks, “What’s the […] Continue reading →
How to Do a Toe Loop Jump – Part 1 (Charlie Tickner)

Figure skating jump specialist Charlie Tickner explains how he teaches the toe loop. As he notes right from the beginning, the toe loop is one of the more misunderstood jumps in skating. It is deceptively difficult for young skaters (and adult skaters) to do correctly. Charlie says, “It’s not that easy. It’s not that easy […] Continue reading →
Fixing a Double Toe Loop (Sheila Thelen)

Sheila Thelen works with a skater to correct a double toe loop take-off. This video addresses a relatively common double toe loop take-off problem in which the jump pivots “too far” and jumps around rather than straight through. You can see the jump at1:04 in the video. First and foremost, a skater must “buy in” […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Drills – Develop or Improve a Toe Loop Jump (Michelle Leigh)

Olympic coach Michelle Leigh shares some drills for toe loop. The drills in this video address several common errors in toe loop execution. ERROR: Not coming off the heel of the non-picking skate. Many skaters lift the non-picking skate off the ice by picking up the whole blade, so the middle of the blade leaves […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Combination Jumps – Toe Axel Error (Audrey Weisiger)

Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger continues her discussion of toe-loop combination jumps with a short discussion of the “toe axel” error. Audrey begins by explaining what a “toe axel” is. Then she describes what a proper toe loop should be. Skaters that have a good solo double toe loop (not in combination) sometimes have problems with the toe axel error […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Myths Clarified – Video Examples (Trevor Laak)

Trevor Laak provides clarification using video examples for a recent video by Audrey Weisiger on toe loop myths. In this video, Trevor addresses these myths and shows they are not true. Myth 1: On a toe loop a skater should reach back as far as possible and put the toe pick in as far back as possible. […] Continue reading →
Ice Skating – Toe Loop Myths (Audrey Weisiger)

Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger continues her discussion of toe-loop combination jumps with some basic clarifications of proper toe loop technique. This is a short video but the two main ideas that Audrey shares are incredibly important. 1. A good toe loop has a strong reach straight back but the legs start coming together in a scissoring motion before the […] Continue reading →
Figure Skating Combination Jumps – Toe Loop Combos (Audrey Weisiger)

Audrey Weisiger continues her discussion of toe-loop combination jumps with ideas for drills to build consistency and mental toughness. One of the primary issues with combination jumps is the reduction in flow or speed across the ice caused by the first jump in the combination. Many skaters, sensing this reduced speed, modify the technique of the second jump. […] Continue reading →
Tips for Figure Skating Jumps Moment Of Take-Off: Axel – Salchow – Toe Loop – Part 2 (Trevor Laak)

Trevor Laak shares the results of the second part of a survey of iCoachSkating.com subscribers on the details at the moment of take-off for the axel, salchow, and toe loop jumps. Here are the survey questions covered in the video. SURVEY Image for question 4 of the survey (click on image to enlarge): 4. Does a […] Continue reading →
Tips for Figure Skating Jumps Moment Of Take-Off: Axel – Salchow – Toe Loop – Part 1 (Trevor Laak)

Trevor Laak shares the results of the first part of a survey of iCoachSkating.com subscribers on the details at the moment of take-off for the axel, salchow, and toe loop jumps. Here is a copy of the quiz for your reference. SURVEY Image for questions 1-3 of the survey (click on image to enlarge): 1. Which […] Continue reading →
Toe Loop Jump Tip From Olympic Coach: Entrance And Combinations (Audrey Weisiger)

Audrey Weisiger shares a number of alternative entrances to double toe loop and discusses toe loop combination jumps. As Audrey mentions and Shannon demonstrates, there are 4 basic or standard toe loop entrances. Interestingly, most coaches only use two of these entrances. However, skaters that can master all 4 entrances generally have to have pretty […] Continue reading →
Triple Toe Jump Technique From Olympic Coach: Ease of Jumping (Audrey Weisiger)

In the context of a triple toe loop lesson, Audrey Weisiger touches upon one of the “secrets” to good jumping. This is a short video, but the point that Audrey makes is incredibly important. When done with proper technique, jumps should be easy and almost effortless. Generally in skating where there is tremendous pressure on […] Continue reading →
Toe Loops Tips From Olympic Coach (Audrey Weisiger)

Audrey Weisiger discusses various aspects of the single, double and triple toe loop. Keep in mind that Audrey has taught at every level in skating and even with her extensive experience at the elite level, notice how much stress she places on correct grassroots or developmental teaching. As Audrey notes, correct technique on the single […] Continue reading →
Combination Jumps Figure Skating: Toe Loop Drill (Michelle Leigh)

In this very short video, Olympic coach Michelle Leigh explains a drill she uses to help skaters develop the control, quickness, and power necessary for double and triple toe loop combination jumps. The exercise is simply a series of walley jumps and then the double/triple toe. This drill is particularly effective as the skater must use […] Continue reading →
Computer Video Analysis: Double Toe Loop (Trevor Laak)

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Figure Skating Slow Motion Video: Double Axel-Double Toe Combination (Page Lipe) (Trevor Laak)

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Ice Skating Jumps: Take Off Drills (Tom Hickey)

Tom Hickey describes some basic on-ice take-off drills he uses with his skaters for axel, toe loop, and flip. These exercises are aimed at developing balance, strength and control. Continue reading →
Off Ice Jump Training: Walkthroughs (Tom Hickey)

Tom describes and Taylor demonstrates off-ice drills and walkthroughs for lutz/flip, toe loop, and salchow. Tom is a strong advocate for off-ice jump drills and these drills have helped make his skaters successful. Notice how precisely the walkthroughs should be executed. Continue reading →
Toe Loop Jump Figure Skating: Introduction (Joan Orvis)

Joan Orvis shows how she introduces the toe loop to young skaters. You’ll notice that Joan always starts them at the wall with a “toe loop exercise.” Continue reading →
Figure Skating Jump Combinations: Dartfish Double Flip-Double Toe (Page Lipe)

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Toe Loop Jump Ice Skating (Page Lipe)

Page Lipe shows how she develops the toe loop. In this video she starts at the beginning and works her way up to the triple. Continue reading →
Learn To Ice Skate For Kids: Basic Jumping – Part 4 (Sheila Thelen)

This is the fourth in a series of videos of Sheila Thelen teaching a young skater in a private lesson. Sheila’s skater is a 6 year old boy named Milan. Continue reading →
Learn To Figure Skate: Single Toe Loop To Double Toe Loop (Michelle Leigh)

Olympic coach Michelle Leigh discusses taking a single toe loop to the double. Continue reading →
Learn To Ice Skate Video: Toe Loop Entrance (Michelle Leigh)

Olympic coach Michelle Leigh continues her discussion of how to teach a toe loop. Continue reading →
Learn To Ice Skate Video: Toe Loop (Michelle Leigh)

Olympic coach Michelle Leigh discusses how she introduces the toe loop to a skater for the first time. Continue reading →
Triple Toe Loop Drills With Ankle Contact (Audrey Weisiger)

In this video Audrey Weisiger works through a series of exercises to help a skater working on triple jumps to feel the proper air position. Continue reading →
Figure Skating Tip – Fixing The Toe Axel (Audrey Weisiger)

Audrey Weisiger discusses the double toe loop issue known as the toe axel. She describes and shows it in detail and then provides 2 important drills that can help a skater eliminate the problem. Continue reading →