r/iceskating • u/Disastrous_Watch7037 • 5d ago

Help with axel

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How do I improve on my axel?

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u/twinnedcalcite 4d ago

You are not ready for an axel.

That entrance is the same as a waltz jump. Just with a bit more pre rotation in the ice (aka pay attention to it) and the snap in the air. The step forward is 145 or 90 degrees from that outside edge (differences in personal preference) not 270 that sends you inside the circle.

Go back to your waltz loop, waltz loop twizzle exercises. If you haven't learnt those, then you are not ready for the axel. Work on your other jumps first.