How can i teach myself how to do a waltz jump (figure skating)?
I am getting back into iceskating and i want to learn a waltz jump without lessons. i have a friend who can easily teach me but i wanted to do it independantly. can someone please tell me easy steps for me to teach myself? I posted a similair question last night but only one person answered, so please answer if you know how to. it would really help me. thank you.
Hi, Stina.
I am a figure skating coach and former competitive skater.
Unfortunately, you can’t teach yourself how to jump or any other figure skater element. Bad habits are hard to break which can involve the take off, position in the air and proper landing with arm & leg position. It is not a good idea to each yourself skating in any form or manner. Just like you can’t teach yourself to play the piano…..skating requires a coach. It is also not a good idea for your friend to show you how to skate.
Can you successfully execute forward & backward crossovers, inside/outside 3 turns and mohawks? If not, you should not be working on a waltz jump at this stage of the game. The majority of jumps require some type of turn or crossover going into them.
USFSA requires a skater in a competition to have a coach. All competition entry forms require a coach’s signature attesting that you are qualified to compete at that level.
I don’t know what level you are at in either ISI or USFSA or your age. However, I suggest you take classes or invest in a good coach.
Personally, I will take a student for a minimum of 15 minutes. Check with your local skating rink and ask for a range of fees that the various coaches charge. Fees vary by the area of the country. In my area (DFW), 30 minutes lessons can be from $25-50. The fees vary according to coach’s experience and skater’s competitive history. Do some research and ask the coaches for their bio…..don’t just take from a coach who is less expensive. You get what you pay for.
Hope this helps.
Hi, Stina.
I am a figure skating coach and former competitive skater.
Unfortunately, you can’t teach yourself how to jump or any other figure skater element. Bad habits are hard to break which can involve the take off, position in the air and proper landing with arm & leg position. It is not a good idea to each yourself skating in any form or manner. Just like you can’t teach yourself to play the piano…..skating requires a coach. It is also not a good idea for your friend to show you how to skate.
Can you successfully execute forward & backward crossovers, inside/outside 3 turns and mohawks? If not, you should not be working on a waltz jump at this stage of the game. The majority of jumps require some type of turn or crossover going into them.
USFSA requires a skater in a competition to have a coach. All competition entry forms require a coach’s signature attesting that you are qualified to compete at that level.
I don’t know what level you are at in either ISI or USFSA or your age. However, I suggest you take classes or invest in a good coach.
Personally, I will take a student for a minimum of 15 minutes. Check with your local skating rink and ask for a range of fees that the various coaches charge. Fees vary by the area of the country. In my area (DFW), 30 minutes lessons can be from $25-50. The fees vary according to coach’s experience and skater’s competitive history. Do some research and ask the coaches for their bio…..don’t just take from a coach who is less expensive. You get what you pay for.
Hope this helps.
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