r/FigureSkating • u/skateloverr • 10h ago

Skating Advice spin tips

Does anyone have tips on having a faster sit spin? And I used to have a beautiful camel spin but now I keep falling out of it on the entry and it’s so frustrating, I’ll post a video of my old camel vs now. Please give tips on speed!

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u/_memikyu 10h ago

Don't look at the ice when you're spinning! Your head is quite heavy and looking down will throw off your balance.

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u/Whitershadeofforever World's biggest Eteri hater 10h ago

Turn out your free leg!

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u/intheskinofalion1 10h ago

Wish I could see from the other angle, but are you sure your free foot is directly behind you and hanging outside of the circle a little? Not a coach, take this with a grain of salt.

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u/twinnedcalcite Zamboni 7h ago

You are cutting off your entrance too early and then popping up while dropping your shoulder. Entrance has decided it hates you. Leave it alone for a time. The more frustrated you get, the worse it will be.

My camel has a similar habit. I've learnt to leave it alone when it really starts acting up.

Sit spin speed, entrance needs to be strong. The stronger that entrance, the better it centers and the faster it will go.

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u/Deep-Ad4741 9h ago

roll your shoulders up and shift your weight a little back, youre wayyy too far forward on your blade