Figure Skating Spiral Variations (Sheila Thelen)

Sheila talks about 2 fundamentally different ways to do a spiral and why a coach would want to choose one over the other. Notice that she talks about hip tension to help keep the free leg higher on one method.


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3 responses to “Figure Skating Spiral Variations (Sheila Thelen)”

  1. Mark Beck

    This is exactly what I want: candid, real-people comments on a common problem, with some personal opinions.

  2. Michelle

    How about a splits spiral (Michelle Kwan’s signature move) without the core being parallel to the ice?

  3. Michelle

    Sheila, could you let us know where a skater would have points deducted for a spiral if it is being held for at least 3 seconds over the head?

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