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EXERCISE 1 - BACKWARD ROCKERS: instructions and diagram
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SKILLS 6
EXERCISE 1 - BACKWARD ROCKERS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Deep strong edges.
• Good ice coverage.
• Clean and flowing rocker turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed with
flowing rockers throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 RFI open mohawk (1)LBI (2)RBO
(3)XF-LBI rocker-open mohawk (4)RBI
(5)LBO (6)XF-RBI rocker-open mohawk.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 LFO closed mohawk (1)RBO
(2)XF-LBI (3)RBO rocker-closed mohawk
(4)LBO (5)XF-RBI (6)LBO rocker-closed
mohawk.
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 6
EXERCISE 2 - BACKWARD INSIDE COUNTERS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding backward inside
counter turn.
• Understanding the correct body
preparation for the counter turn.
• Control of edges throughout the
exercise.
OUTCOME:
Maintaining consistent speed with
balance and control throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
RFI open mohawk (1)LBI (2)RBO (3)XF-
LBI counter-open mohawk (4)RBI (5)LBO
(6)XF-RBI counter-open mohawk.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
• Utilize the full ice surface
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 6
EXERCISE 3 – BACKWARD INSIDE LOOPS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding the movement of the
loop.
• Controlling the body position on the
exit edge of the 3-turn leading into
the loop.
• Controlling speed throughout.
OUTCOME:
Maintaining consistent speed and flow
throughout with a controlled loop.
From a stationary start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO 3-turn-BI loop, whilst staying on
the left foot step wide to the (2)RBI
push back to the (3)LBO (4)RFO 3-turn-
BI loop, whilst staying on the right foot
step wide to the (5)LBI push back to the
(6)RBO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional axis depending upon the
power of the skater or size of the ice
surface.
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 6
EXERCISE 4 – ROCKER CHOCTAWS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Smooth and precise foot placement.
• Flowing rhythm throughout the
steps and turns.
• Maintaining consistent speed
throughout.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a flowing rhythmic multi-
directional exercise.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RBO (2)XF-LBI rocker-closed choctaw
(3)RBO (4)XF-LBI rocker-closed choctaw
(5)RBO (6)XF-LBI rocker-closed choctaw
(7)RBO (8)XF-LBI/O change of edge
(9)XF-RBI rocker-closed choctaw
(10)LBO (11)XF-RBI rocker-closed
choctaw (12)LBO (13)XF-RBI rocker-
closed choctaw (14)LBO (15)XF-RBI/O
change of edge.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum 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 6
EXERCISE 5 – SKATING EXERCISE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• To skate with flow, glide, and
freedom of movement.
• Controlling the body position and
edges in preparation for the
choctaw.
• 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)RFO 3-turn-I/O change of edge-closed
choctaw (2)LFI (3)RFI 3-turn-cross roll
(4)LBO (5)XF-RBI (6)LFO 3-turn-I/O
change of edge-closed choctaw (7)RFI
(8)LFI 3-turn.
This completes the exercise.
• Utilise the full ice surface
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 6
EXERCISE 6 – BRACKET-COUNTER
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding of a bracket and
counter turn executed together.
• Controlling the speed to facilitate
clean turns throughout.
• 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:
(1)XF-RFI bracket-RBO counter (2)XF-LFI
bracket-RBO counter.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum of 4 lobes
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 6
EXERCISE 7 – SKATING EXERCISE 2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• To skate with flow, glide, and
freedom of movement.
• Controlling the body position and
edges in preparation for the rocker
turn.
• Extended edges on BI 3-turns and
rocker turns.
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-LFO rocker
(3)XF-RBI (4)LBO (5)XF-RBI 3-turn-RFO
rocker (6)XF-LBI.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Utilise the full ice surface
• Must cover at least 75% of the
width & length of rink
• Minimum of 4 lobes
• Power backward crossovers
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 6 Exercise Guide
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Coach’s/Judge’s/Skater’s/Personal Notes:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Deep strong edges.
• Good ice coverage.
• Clean and flowing rocker turns.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate consistent speed with
flowing rockers throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 1 RFI open mohawk (1)LBI (2)RBO
(3)XF-LBI rocker-open mohawk (4)RBI
(5)LBO (6)XF-RBI rocker-open mohawk.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
SIDE 2 LFO closed mohawk (1)RBO
(2)XF-LBI (3)RBO rocker-closed mohawk
(4)LBO (5)XF-RBI (6)LBO rocker-closed
mohawk.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
SKILLS 6
EXERCISE 1 - BACKWARD 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 backward inside
counter turn.
• Understanding the correct body
preparation for the counter turn.
• Control of edges throughout the
exercise.
OUTCOME:
Maintaining consistent speed with
balance and control throughout.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
RFI open mohawk (1)LBI (2)RBO (3)XFLBI counter-open mohawk (4)RBI (5)LBO
(6)XF-RBI counter-open mohawk.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
• Utilize the full ice surface
SKILLS 6
EXERCISE 2 - BACKWARD INSIDE COUNTERS
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 the movement of the
loop.
• Controlling the body position on the
exit edge of the 3 turn leading into
the loop.
• Controlling speed throughout.
OUTCOME:
Maintaining consistent speed and flow
throughout with a controlled loop.
From a stationary start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)LFO 3 turn-BI loop, whilst staying on
the left foot step wide to the (2)RBI
push back to the (3)LBO (4)RFO 3 turn-BI
loop, whilst staying on the right foot
step wide to the (5)LBI push back to the
(6)RBO.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Optional axis depending upon the
power of the skater or size of the ice
surface.
SKILLS 6
EXERCISE 3 – BACKWARD INSIDE LOOPS
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:
• Smooth and precise foot placement.
• Flowing rhythm throughout the
steps and turns.
• Maintaining consistent speed
throughout.
OUTCOME:
Demonstrate a flowing rhythmic multidirectional exercise.
From a moving start the skater will
begin the exercise with:
(1)RBO (2)XF-LBI rocker-closed choctaw
(3)RBO (4)XF-LBI rocker-closed choctaw
(5)RBO (6)XF-LBI rocker-closed choctaw
(7)RBO (8)XF-LBI/O change of edge
(9)XF-RBI rocker-closed choctaw
(10)LBO (11)XF-RBI rocker-closed
choctaw (12)LBO (13)XF-RBI rockerclosed choctaw (14)LBO (15)XF-RBI/O
change of edge.
Then repeat the sequence.
• Minimum two lobes on each foot
• Serpentine shape
SKILLS 6
EXERCISE 4 – ROCKER CHOCTAWS
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 body position and
edges in preparation for the
choctaw.
• 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)RFO 3 turn-I/O change of edge-closed
choctaw (2)LFI (3)RFI 3 turn-cross roll
(4)LBO (5)XF-RBI (6)LFO 3 turn-I/O
change of edge-closed choctaw (7)RFI
(8)LFI 3 turn.
This completes the exercise.
• Utilise the full ice surface
SKILLS 6
EXERCISE 5 – SKATING EXERCISE
ASSESSMENT: The Assessment Criteria is detailed in the document Criteria for Scoring Skills 1-8, included in the Manual.
