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NZIFSA Stroking Skills Manual

New Zealand · English · 117 pages

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NZIFSA Stroking Skills Test Manual 110 GOLD STAR (TEST 8) STROKING SKILLS TEST DESCRIPTION 3. Expanding Exercises (CW, CCW) FOCUS: Edge quality and Balance This exercise concludes the expanding process. There is a forward pivot following the backward pivot, and multiple turn combinations following the loop. All the fundamental movements in skating are incorporated into this exercise. All are based on the four basic edges. The FO pivot continues on the same foot as the BO pivot but in the opposite direction. The toe remains in the ice and the body weight is primarily on the forward outside edge. The pivot is one revolution on a small circle. At the conclusion of the pivot, the skater lifts the toe and executes a forward outside-inside change of edge to begin the rocker-counter step. The skater remains on two feet for Step 29a during the forward inside rocker. The backward edge changes from inside to outside, as the turn is skated. The skater transfers to one foot for Step 29b and executes a BI loop. Step 29 has 8 counts. The rocker is performed on count 1 and the loop on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The exercise concludes with travelling three turns and three turn/mohawk combinations in both directions. The travelling turns must flow on large curves with an even pace. There is one count for the entry edge and the turns are on counts 2, 3, 4. There is a wide push before each BO three turn similar to a backward crossover. There are two beats for each entry edge, with the three-turn on count 3 and the mohawk on count 4. COMMON ERRORS, AREAS OF DIFFICULTY & TEST EXPECTATIONS 3. Expanding Exercises (CW, CCW) FOCUS: Edge quality and Balance CE -Poor carriage and body line -One direction (usually clockwise) weaker in execution -Slowness of timing of steps in comparison to beat of music -Small size of ‘Maltese Cross’ section/ lack of movement across ice while performing turns after pivot AD -Timing of steps -Usually clockwise direction weaker -Maintaining flow throughout the exercise -Edge quality throughout TE -Steps performed in time with beat of the music -Well-controlled arms and feet -Both directions should be equal in quality -Edge quality maintained throughout exercise -Excellent form and extension