more old notes on figure skating stuffs
Axel Jump: Named after its creator Axel Paulsen, it's the only jump that takes off from a forward position. A jump that takes off from the forward outside edge and is landed on the back outside edge of the opposite foot, a single axel taking 1-1/2 revolution, double 2-1/2 revolution, and triple 3-1/2 revolution.
Camel Spin: A spin done on non-skating leg. Body remains spiral position while the free leg extends parallel to the ice.
Combination Spin: The combination of several spins.
Layback Spin: Spinning while dropping head & shoulders backward, that's generally done by women skaters.
Lutz Jump: A toe pick assisted jump, named after its creator Alois Lutz.
Salchow: An edge jump, taken off from the back inside edge of one foot and landed on the back outside edge of the opposite foot. This jump's takeoff is from a left back inside edge. Named after creator Ulrich Salchow.
Sit Spin: A spin done in a 'sitting' position.
Toe Loop: A toe pick-assisted jump that takes off and lands on the same back outside edge. The approach is on a right backoutside edge.
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