Split Falling Leaf Figure Skating Jump (Sheila Thelen)

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Split falling leaf figure skating jump

Sheila Thelen explains how to do a split falling leaf figure skating jump.  This jump belongs in the split jump family, but it’s an edge jump rather than a toe jump like standard and Russian split jumps.  The take-off is very similar to a loop jump and one of the keys is simply to jump high enough to have time to split.  Sheila notes that the front foot must be extending into the split position first and the take-off leg stretches up in to the split shortly after take-off.  As Sheila notes, more speed tends to really help this jump.

There’s a couple of nice demonstrations in the video and we’ve included slow-motion versions at the end for your own analysis and study.


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8 responses to “Split Falling Leaf Figure Skating Jump (Sheila Thelen)”

  1. Nancy

    Thanks Sheila! This is great info! Your skater does such a beautiful split falling leaf!!!

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  2. Karen

    Thanks for the slow-mo!

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  3. Michelle

    Could the falling leaf be done properly with a back crossover entry where the left leg tucks behind the right leg to launch the jump?

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  4. Sheila Thelen

    Michelle – I’m see that – as more of a “stag” position. Back cross overs are fine – with more of a “set” or loop jump edge/rhythm. It’s easier to make a 1 kick motion – rather than trying to make a “2 kick” motion. Hope this helps! (Or send me some video??) Sheila

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  5. Michelle

    Thanks Sheila, but it’s not being done with a bent forward leg…or a loop set up. It’s using a back crosscut entry with the left leg kicking forward from behind. BTW, this is a right-handed skater!

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  6. Michelle

    Hi Sheila, you recommended sending the falling leaf with a different entry to you. It would be great if you could analyze the unconventional backcross over entry!

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  7. Deborah

    Sheila, what about at the end of a sequence of jumps – lutz, toe loop, leap? How do you maintain speed into a combination to put it on the end? Thanks for all you do!

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  8. sheila e thelen

    Deborah! ADD some speed to the entry! I think that would be a great sequence! (You could even bend some knees – for more of a “cheerleader kick” exit.) THANK YOU iCoachSkating!

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