Spread eagle (figure skating)
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Element name | Spread eagle |
Element type | Moves in the field |
The spread eagle is one of the moves in the field in the sport of figure skating, in which a skater glides on both feet, the toes turned out to the sides, heels facing each other. It can be performed on either the inside or outside edges. It is commonly used as an entrance to jumps, adding to the difficulty level of that jump under the Code of Points. It is most commonly used as an entrance to an Axel jump.
Gallery
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An inside spread eagle (Mao Asada)
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An outside spread eagle
(Andrei Griazev) -
An outside spread eagle
(Caroline Zhang) -
An outside spread eagle
(Yuzuru Hanyu)
Pairs
[edit]Ice dancing
[edit]Synchronized skating
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Outside spread eagles
(The Hockettes)
External links
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