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EXERCISE 1 – MULTI-DIRECTIONAL 3-TURNS: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 1 – MULTI-DIRECTIONAL 3-TURNS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Equal edges on 3-turns.
• Controlling the transfer of body
weight from one lobe to another.
• Control of rhythm on the 3-turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate good control of 3-turns
whilst maintaining speed, flow and
rhythm throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO triple 3-turn (2)RBO (3)XF-
LBI (4)RFO triple 3-turn (5)LBO (6)XF-
RBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RFI double 3-turn-open
mohawk (2)LBI (3)RBO (4)XF-LBI (5)RFO
(6)LFI double 3-turn-open mohawk
(7)RBI (8)LBO (9)XF-RBI (10)LFO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
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SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 2 - FORWARD ROCKERS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Deep strong edges.
• Good ice coverage.
• Clean/flowing rocker turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed with
flowing rockers throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO (2)XF-RFI (3)LFO rocker (4)XF-RBI
(5)LFO (6)XF-RFI rocker (7)LBO (8)RFO
(9)XF-LFI (10)RFO rocker (11)XF-LBI
(12)RFO (13)XF-LFI rocker (14)RBO
extended position.
This completes the exercise.
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
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SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 3 – CHOCTAWS & MOHAWKS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding of the body positions
and weight on the choctaws and
mohawks.
• Executing clean turns and steps.
• Understanding rhythm to perform
the exercise on side 2.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed and flow
throughout with rhythm on side 2.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RBO (2)XF-LBI (3)RBO closed
mohawk (4)LFO (5)RFO 3-turn (6)LBO
(7)XF-RBI (8)LBO closed mohawk (9)RFO
(10)LFO 3-turn.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RFI open choctaw (2)LBO
(3)XF-RBI (4)LBO closed mohawk (5)RFO
slip chasse (6)LFI open choctaw (7)RBO
(8)XF-LBI (9)RBO closed mohawk
(10)LFO slip chasse. Then repeat the
sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
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SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 4 – INSIDE BRACKETS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding a bracket turn.
• Controlling the speed to facilitate a
bracket turn.
• Aiming for equal quality in both
directions (clockwise and anti-
clockwise).
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a steady controlled
exercise throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 LFO (1)XF-RFI (2)LFO (3)XF-RFI
bracket (4)XF-LBI (5)RBO (6)XF-LBI
bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional shape (figure of eight or
circular)
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six brackets in total
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 RFO (1)XF-LFI (2)RFO (3)XF-LFI
bracket (4)XF-RBI (5)LBO (6)XF-RBI
bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional shape (figure of eight or
circular)
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six brackets in total
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
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SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 5 – SKATING EXERCISE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• To skate with flow, glide, and
freedom of movement.
• Controlling the extended entry and
exit edges of the 3-turns.
• Good clean foot placement
throughout.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate quality and control when
skating with flow and glide.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RBO (2)XF-LBI 3-turn (3)XF-RFI (4)LFO
(5)XF-RFI (6)LFI open mohawk (7)RBI
(8)LBO (9)XF-RBI 3-turn (10)XF-LFI
(11)RFO (12)XF-LFI (13)RFI open
mohawk (14)LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Two lobes on each foot
• Serpentine shape
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
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SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 6 – BRACKET EXERCISE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding a bracket turn.
• Controlling the speed to facilitate a
bracket turn.
• Aiming for equal quality in both
directions (clockwise and anti-
clockwise).
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a steady controlled
exercise throughout.
From a stationary start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO bracket (2)RBO (3)XF-LBI bracket
(4)RFO bracket (5)LBO (6)XF-RBI bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Two circles on each foot
• Figure of eight pattern like old
school figures
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
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SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 7 – BACKWARD COUNTER EXERCISE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Deep strong edges.
• Good ice coverage.
• Clean/flowing counter turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed with
flowing counters throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RBO (2)XF-LBI (3)RBO (4)XF-LBI
counter-open mohawk (5)RBI change of
edge (6)XF-LBI (7)RBO counter-3-turn
(8)LBO (9)XF-RBI (10)LBO (11)XF-RBI
counter-open mohawk (12)LBI change
of edge (13)XF-RBI (14)LBO counter-3-
turn (15)RBO
This completes the exercise.
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
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Skills 5 Exercise Guide
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Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Equal edges on 3 turns.
• Controlling the transfer of body
weight from one lobe to another.
• Control of rhythm on the 3 turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate good control of 3 turns
whilst maintaining speed, flow and
rhythm throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)LFO triple 3 turn (2)RBO (3)XFLBI (4)RFO triple 3 turn (5)LBO (6)XF-RBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RFI double 3 turn-open
mohawk (2)LBI (3)RBO (4)XF-LBI (5)RFO
(6)LFI double 3 turn-open mohawk
(7)RBI (8)LBO (9)XF-RBI (10)LFO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 1 – MULTI DIRECTIONAL 3-TURNS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Deep strong edges.
• Good ice coverage.
• Clean/flowing rocker turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed with
flowing rockers throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO (2)XF-RFI (3)LFO rocker (4)XF-RBI
(5)LFO (6)XF-RFI rocker (7)LBO (8)RFO
(9)XF-LFI (10)RFO rocker (11)XF-LBI
(12)RFO (13)XF-LFI rocker (14)RBO
extended position.
This completes the exercise.
SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 2 - FORWARD ROCKERS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding of the body positions
and weight on the choctaws and
mohawks.
• Executing clean turns and steps.
• Understanding rhythm to perform
the exercise on side 2.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed and flow
throughout with rhythm on side 2.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 (1)RBO (2)XF-LBI (3)RBO closed
mohawk (4)LFO (5)RFO 3 turn (6)LBO
(7)XF-RBI (8)LBO closed mohawk (9)RFO
(10)LFO 3 turn.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 (1)RFI open choctaw (2)LBO
(3)XF-RBI (4)LBO closed mohawk (5)RFO
slip chasse (6)LFI open choctaw (7)RBO
(8)XF-LBI (9)RBO closed mohawk
(10)LFO slip chasse. Then repeat the
sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 3 – CHOCTAWS & MOHAWKS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding a bracket turn.
• Controlling the speed to facilitate a
bracket turn.
• Aiming for equal quality in both
directions (clockwise and anticlockwise).
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a steady controlled
exercise throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 LFO (1)XF-RFI (2)LFO (3)XF-RFI
bracket (4)XF-LBI (5)RBO (6)XF-LBI
bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional shape (figure of eight or
circular)
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six brackets in total
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 RFO (1)XF-LFI (2)RFO (3)XF-LFI
bracket (4)XF-RBI (5)LBO (6)XF-RBI
bracket.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional shape (figure of eight or
circular)
• A minimum of four and maximum of
six brackets in total
SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 4 – INSIDE BRACKETS
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• To skate with flow, glide, and
freedom of movement.
• Controlling the extended entry and
exit edges of the 3 turns.
• Good clean foot placement
throughout.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate quality and control when
skating with flow and glide.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RBO (2)XF-LBI 3 turn (3)XF-RFI (4)LFO
(5)XF-RFI (6)LFI open mohawk (7)RBI
(8)LBO (9)XF-RBI 3 turn (10)XF-LFI
(11)RFO (12)XF-LFI (13)RFI open
mohawk (14)LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Two lobes on each foot
• Serpentine shape
SKILLS 5
EXERCISE 5 – SKATING EXERCISE
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
