Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Moves That Must Be Mastered For Figure Skating Competitions

By Gabin Reeds


One of the most highly watched and televised sports are figure skating competitions. Here, skaters are judged according to their technique, style, routine, and performance.

Making their performances look effortless, figure skaters glide, spin, jump in the air and land back gracefully on the ice as if it were perfectly natural. Make no mistake though, these athletes did not perfect their moves without years of dedication and practice. Pain and sacrifice was necessary in order to produce those amazing routines.

For ice skaters who want to get into competitive figure skating, it is necessary to be trained professionally. They need to master the basic figure skating skills such as jumps, turns, steps, and spins as well as lifts (for those who plan to skate as a pair).

Jumps are one of the most highly anticipated moves during a routine. When a skater jumps in midair, spins, and then makes a solid and graceful landing, audiences hold their breath and clap excitedly after. Since a jump is not only difficult but dangerous as well, a figure skater practices the move in a gym before training on the ice.

The spin is probably the most marvelous move to watch as it requires the skater to spin rapidly while at the same time contorting their body to make a graceful shape while they spin.

In pair figure skating, the man lifts his dainty partner above his head while she arches her body into a graceful form as they skate together like that. There are many types of lifts and this is a move that audiences are eager to witness because it is also one of the most difficult to perform.

Lifts are trained in a gym prior to executing it on the ice because they are dangerous and can seriously injure skaters if not practiced properly.

For many fans, figure skating epitomizes grace, strength, and skill. It integrates athleticism and dance into a routine that is creative and breathtaking to watch. It is no wonder they adore their skating idols and show appreciation by throwing them roses and stuffed toys after a performance.




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